CAG Castigates HAL For Serious Design Lapses In Engine That Led To Loss of ₹159 Crore

The CAG indictment comes after a parliamentary standing committee on defence in an earlier report had also come down heavy on HAL for the inordinate delay of Tejas fighter jet productionThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has castigated leading state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for serious lapses in the design and development of aircraft engines including the absence

August 12, 2023
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HAL’s Goof Up In Copter Certification

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has castigated leading state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for serious lapses in the certification process of its helicopter.Legacy issues like the half-hearted approach were also witnessed in HAL’s attempt to get European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of helicopters which culminated in a wasteful expenditure of ₹21.31

August 12, 2023
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Parliamentary Panel Compliments Defence Ministry For ‘Synergised Efforts’ To Ensure Self-Reliance In Military Equipment

The percentage of procurement from domestic defence manufacturers stood at 63.6 per cent in 2020-21 as against 54 per cent in 2018-19, the panel said in a report tabled in ParliamentA parliamentary panel on Thursday complimented the defence ministry for its "synergised efforts" to realise the objective of ensuring self-reliance in military hardware. The Standing Committee on Defence also noted

August 12, 2023
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AZ State of Emergency declared for extreme heat

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a state of emergency over our extreme heat. It applies to Coconino, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties. The order comes after the Valley experienced its hottest July on record. FOX 10’s Lauren Clark has more on the impac…

August 12, 2023
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