Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

On April 13, 2026, the Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) New Helicopter Factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka. The new production line is expected to enhance indigenous helicopter manufacturing capacity and strengthen India's self reliance in defence production.

On April 10, 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over four Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III Maritime Role helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard, meeting the committed delivery timeline under the existing contract. The delivery is expected to strengthen the Coast Guard's maritime surveillance, search and rescue, and coastal security capabilities while reinforcing India's indigenous helicopter manufacturing capabilities.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and United Aircraft Corporation signed an MoU in Moscow to manufacture SJ-100 commuter aircraft in India, marking the country’s first full passenger aircraft production initiative in decades.

On September 10, 2025, HAL signs Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL to indigenise, produce, and commercialise SSL V for satellites under 500 kg.

On August 28, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited neared a Rs. 8,569 crore (US$ 1 billion) deal with General Electric for 113 F404-IN20 engines for the LCA Mk1A, building on a 2021 contract for 99 engines.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s order book position is expected to go up to Rs. 2.5 lakh crore (US$ 29.2 billion) in FY26. The major deals include the supply of 97 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighters, 156 light combat helicopters (LCH) and the acquisition as well as upgrades of SU-30 MKI jets.

In December 2023, Mr. Giridhar Aramane, the Defence Secretary, unveiled a new design and test facility at HAL's Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) in Bengaluru. The AERDC is currently involved in the design and development of several new engines including two strategic engines — Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE) - 25 for powering trainers, UAV’s, twin engine small fighter aircraft or regional jets and Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine (HTSE) - 1200 for powering light and medium weight helicopters.

In November 2023, AL and Airbus signed a contract for establishing MRO facilities for A-320 family of aircraft during a function in New Delhi.

In October 2023, HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industrial cooperation in Ring forging manufacturing for commercial engines.

In June 2023, GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) inked a pact to jointly produce fighter jet engines for Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk-II -Tejas.

In February 2023, HAL signed a contract with Argentinian Air Force (AAF) for supply of spares and engine repair of legacy two-tonne class helicopters.

HAL in talks with four countries to export Tejas fighter jets

HAL signs US$ 100-million contract with US-based company

The President of India, Ms. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated HAL’s Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) on September 27, 2022.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a contract for the co-development and co-production of the Long Range Dual Band Infra-Red Search and Track System (IRST) for the Su-30 MKI under the MAKE-II procedure of Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 as a part of the Make in India initiative.

In September 2021, HAL is awaiting government approval for funding of >Rs. 700 crore (US$ 94.79 million) to develop an indigenous High-altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS). This project is a part of the drone warfare programme being carried out for the defence forces.

In September 2021, HAL and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement for Make-in-India Adour engine parts to support Rolls-Royce's international defence customer base. Through this partnership, Rolls-Royce aims to strengthen the ecosystem for Adour engines in India by building on HAL’s existing capabilities for manufacturing and supporting the Adour engines for Indian customers over several decades.

In August 2021, HAL placed an order for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services—worth US$ 716 million (Rs. 5,375 crore)—with GE Aviation (USA) to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

In August 2021, HAL successfully carried out the Ground Run and Low-speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) of the Hindustan-228 (VT-KNR) aircraft on August 15, 2021, for Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ‘Type Certification’. The event was part of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day celebrations at HAL’s Kanpur facility.

In June 2021, three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) produced by HAL were inducted into the Indian Coast Guard, boosting the ALH Mk-III Coast Guard programme.

In May 2021, HAL and Rolls-Royce signed an MoU to build support services for installation, packaging and marketing for Rolls-Royce MT30 marine engines in India.

HAL announced the completion of 140 Su-30MKI jets from raw material stage (phase 4).

HAL delivered its biggest-ever cryogenic propellant tank.

HAL commenced spin flight tests of the Intermediate Jet Trainer in Bengaluru.

HAL’s Air Chief Marshall undertook the maiden flight sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter.

HAL's indigenously built LUH completed trails in hot weather and high altitudes in the Himalayas.

HAL signed an MoU with RGNAU; Celebrated the ‘Golden Jubilee’ of HAL Management Academy.

Successfully flew Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) from the Greenfield Helicopter Manufacturing facility in Tumakuru.

On March 28, 2018, HAL was listed on BSE and NSE.

Laid the foundation for a new integrated facility to manufacture Light Utility Helicopters (LUH).

A separate LCA Tejas division was established at Bengaluru.

Established strategic electronics factory at Kasaragod, Kerala, a unit of HAL Hyderabad.

A new Aircraft Composite Division (ACD) was formed.

Facilities Management Division was created.

A new MRO division was created at Bengaluru to carry out ALH overhaul activities.

Established a new division at Koraput.

An independent profit centre for providing airport-related services was created.

A new division called the ‘Industrial & Marine Gas Turbine’ division was formed.

Started production of Swing-wing MiG-27M aircraft.

Design wing was set up at Lucknow.

A separate division was set up to manufacture 'Chetak' and 'Cheetah' Helicopters at Bengaluru.

Aircraft manufacturing depot was set up.

Aeronautics India Limited (AIL) was incorporated to manufacture MiG-21 aircraft.

HAL was placed under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

Government of India became one of the shareholders in the company.

Incorporated on December 23, 1940.