HAL to Hand over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40 Aircraft and Dhruv NG Helicopters to IAF, Pawan Hans
The delivery includes 70 HTT-40 trainers ordered by the Air Force and marks HAL’s first domestically built basic trainer aircraft.
- On Friday, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending the ceremony.
- The Ministry of Defence stated this development marks an important milestone in India's journey toward becoming "atmanirbhar," reducing military reliance on foreign-origin platforms like the Pilatus trainer and the Hawk.
- With 70 aircraft on order, the HTT-40 operates at altitudes of nearly 6,000 metres with a top speed of 300 knots; the first four were delivered Friday as scheduled.
- Alongside the trainer handover, HAL delivered two twin-seat Tejas trainers to the IAF and a Dhruv Next Generation helicopter to Pawan Hans Limited, expanding its military and civilian portfolio.
- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attended the Bengaluru event, underscoring the government's commitment to domestic aerospace design as India modernizes its aviation fleet.
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HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft: India Set To Hand Over First Indigenous Trainer To Air Force
<p>India is set to strengthen its indigenous defence manufacturing push with the formal handover of the country’s first domestically built basic trainer aircraft, the HTT-40, to the Indian Air Force on Friday. The aircraft, developed by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), will be handed over to the Air Force Chief at a ceremony in Bengaluru in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</p> <p>The event will also feature the deliv…
HAL to Hand over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40s & Dhruv NG Helicopters to IAF; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, the handover marks an important milestone in the country’s self-reliance journey as the event would highlight the role being played by HAL and its industry partners in strengthening the domestic aerospace ecosystem. India News | HAL to Hand over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40s & Dhruv NG Helicopters to IAF; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend.
HAL to hand over Tejas twin-seater trainers, HTT-40 and Dhruv-NG helicopters on September 18
The HAL will deliver LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) twin-seater trainers and the HTT 40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force on Friday in Bengaluru. This would be done in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.
HAL will deliver LCA Tejas trainers and HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force on September 18 in Bengaluru. Pawan Hans will also be given Dhruv NG helicopters. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be present.
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Times of IndiaHAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft and Dhruv NG helicopters to IAF, Pawan Hans
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will deliver trainer aircraft and helicopters to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans. The handover ceremony is scheduled for September 18 in Bengaluru, with key ministers attending. This event highlights India's growing self-reliance in aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities. The induction of these platforms aims to strengthen domestic aerospace and reduce foreign dependence. Senior officials from defence and …
From trainers to helicopters – HAL to deliver 3 indigenous platforms
HAL will deliver Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans and LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainer aircraft and HTT-40 trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The event is expected to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh.
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