{
  "id": 8249196,
  "title": "HAL hands over LCA FOC trainers, HTT-40 to IAF, 4 Dhruv-NG choppers to Pawan Hans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hal-hands-over-lca-foc-trainers-htt-40-to-iaf-4-dhruv-ng-choppers-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/hal-hands-over-lca-foc-trainers-first-htt-40-ankur-to-iaf-4-dhruv-ng-choppers-to-pawan-hans/articleshow/134335070.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, HAL delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers in final operational clearance (FOC) configuration and the first HTT-40 basic trainer to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This marks the completion of twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract. Also, four Dhruv Next Generation (Dhruv-NG) helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. The LCA FOC Trainer is designed to support IAF's Tejas training requirements, while the HTT-40, or \"Ankur,\" will begin the deliveries under its respective contract. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attended the handing-over ceremony.",
  "summary": "HAL successfully delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers to the Indian Air Force, along with the first HTT-40 basic trainer, dubbed Ankur. Additionally, four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. These significant deliveries mark the initiation of a new phase in HAL's contract obligations, showcasing India's ongoing strides in indigenous defence…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}