HAL Excluded From AMCA Race: India Signals Break With Tradition To Accelerate Stealth Fighter Program

The decision to shortlist TATA Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge for India’s fifth‑generation fighter program marks a watershed moment in the country’s military aviation landscape.For decades, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been the linchpin of indigenous fighter development, stitching together designs, production, and sustainment under a single, dominant

February 5, 2026
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TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries Face Fresh Setback Amid Avionics Woes And Certification Delays

The delivery schedule for India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighters has encountered further setbacks, with projections now indicating a slip beyond May 2026, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.Sources reveal that although at least five jets stand manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities, they remain unfit for Indian Air Force (IAF) induction owing to incomplete avionics

February 5, 2026
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SWIFT CLARIFICATION: 5 Jets Stand Fully Ready For Handover To IAF, 9 Already Constructed And Test-Flown, Confirms HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has moved swiftly to counter media speculation regarding delays in the delivery of its indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets. The company also assured that it will meet the guidance projected for the current financial year.The company confirmed on Thursday (5-Feb-2026) that 5 aircraft stand fully ready for handover to the Indian Air Force, complete with all

February 5, 2026
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PM Modi To Inaugurate First Made-In-India C295 Delivered From Vadodara, Marking Milestone In TATA-Airbus JV And Indian Defence Indigenisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to officiate the handover of the first C295 military transport aircraft manufactured under the Made in India program at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.This event is positioned as a milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing, underscoring India’s ambition to localise critical defence platforms and reduce reliance on foreign-origin

February 5, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Accelerates India As A Global Aerospace Hub With C-130J Assembly Ambition And Deepening Local Partnerships

Lockheed Martin is actively expanding its components supplier base and manufacturing footprint in India, driven by Make in India initiatives and rising demand for defence platforms. The shift marks a move from primarily sourcing from India to establishing the country as a central production hub for its global operations.This strategic evolution aims to bolster India’s industrial and defence

February 4, 2026
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