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Tejas crash a dampener for Hindustan Aeronautics?
With a major contract for 180 aircraft at stake, HAL's investors are on edge. However, analysts believe the delivery schedule will remain intact.
2 min read25 Nov 2025Industry
Cabinet approves biggest-ever ₹62,000-crore deal to buy 156 combat helicopters
India's defence boost: State-run defence major HAL received the tender for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) in June last year. The IAF is the lead agency for this joint procurement.
3 min read28 Mar 2025Opinion
Nitin Pai: India’s Air Force can’t afford to fall short of combat aircraft
Deliveries of the indigenous Tejas fighter jet have been disappointing. Defence production needs lessons from the auto sector. Let’s foster competition and attract private investment to get the fighters we need.
4 min read12 Jan 2025