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HAL’s Nashik facility set to roll out Tejas Mk1A by March 2025

NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to roll out the first LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jet from its Nashik production facility by March 2025. The Nashik plant, inaugurated in 2023 by Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane, serves as HAL’s third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft program. Together with the Bengaluru lines, the […]

iDEX-DIO Signs 100th Contract For Defense Innovation

NEW DELHI: The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd in the presence of Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar signed the 100th contract for defence innovations on Tuesday. iDEX was launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and within a short span of time, it has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister Award for […]