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Karnataka Today newsletter: All eyes on JD(S) as BJP offers 4 seats for tie-up in LS polls

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Modi, Biden to discuss trade issues, jet engine, drone deals during meet

PM Modi and President Biden are likely to discuss outstanding trade issues, given that the U.S. has dropped most WTO cases against India and India has moved on dropping tariff increases against the U.S. on certain commodities.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

IAF puts weight behind LCA project, hopes for expedited deliveries and additional orders to arrest fighter strength falling. LCA trainers urgently required; 8 expected by end of FY.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

HAL stocks soar: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for ‘fake’ campaign against PM Modi

NEW DELHI: With the aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) shares registering impressive growth, the BJP has hit Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hard for running a campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the latter of weakening the public sector company.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2023

Army issues to lease 20 light helicopters

Indian Army seeks to lease 20 helicopters for 5 yrs to replace ageing Cheetah/Chetak fleet. MoD issued RFI, AoN to be processed in 6 mths. RFP expected mid-Oct. Lease period likely to extend to 10 yrs. Ka-226T procurement from Russia stuck. HAL's LUH yet to qualify auto-pilot. IAF, Navy also…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

HAL and Argentina Defence Ministry sign LoI for light and medium utility helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence of Argentina on Thursday signed a letter of intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of light and medium utility helicopters for the armed forces of the Argentine Republic.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Nod for multi-role chopper by early 2024; Safran, HAL to set up firm in Bengaluru

The IMRH, expected to be ready by the end of this decade, is meant to replace the Mi-17s in service

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

India, France set to co-develop jet engine

India and France have announced that they will extend their defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine and also an engine for the Indian multi-role helicopter (IMRH) being designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

India-U.S. defence deals should stop Opposition’s ‘crocodile tears’ over HAL: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The recent India-U.S. defence cooperation agreement, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, should end the Opposition’s criticism of HAL. Read more on The Hindu.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally

As part of the process to conclude the deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the Defence Ministry is expected to issue the Letter of Request (LoR) to the U.S. by first week of July

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023