Delhi, Mar 9
\nThe first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 09, 2025. In his address, Raksha Mantri termed the handing over as a milestone in the historic journey of India\u2019s defence manufacturing. The ceremony is a testimony to India\u2019s progress towards Aatmanirbharta in defence and the Government\u2019s commitment towards enhanced public-private partnership, he said.<\/p>\n
Shri Rajnath Singh commended HAL and the private sector for constantly strengthening the Armed Forces with latest platforms & technologies. He stated that HAL, through its integrated model and strategies, is not only bolstering the strength of soldiers, but is also opening new dimensions of manufacturing and R&D by collaborating with the private sector.<\/p>\n
A fuselage is the main body section of the aircraft which holds the pilot, passengers and cargo, while the rear fuselage supports the tail section and its associated components. Raksha Mantri described HAL as the fuselage of the country\u2019s defence and aerospace sector, with private companies such as L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems and VEM Technologies playing the role of rear fuselage, supporting HAL. \u201cTogether with these Indian components, the aircraft which is being manufactured in our defence and aerospace sector will reach greater heights in the times to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Shri Rajnath Singh credited the bravery and dedication of the air warriors as well as the equipment being manufactured by Indian public and private sectors for the growing strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF). \u201cWhile our courageous air warriors have made an invaluable contribution, the equipment being manufactured indigenously is providing them the added strength, with which they protect our borders,\u201d he said. He exuded confidence that HAL and the private sector will continue to overcome every challenge and bolster the Armed Forces in every way.<\/p>\n
HAL had placed orders on various Indian private companies such as L&T, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies and Lakshmi Mission Works (LMW) for supplying major modules for the 83 LCA Mk1A contract. <\/p>\n
HAL has already manufactured 12 LCA MK1A rear fuselages, which are on the aircraft in the manufacturing line. With this supply, a major structure module produced by an Indian private partner will be integrated into the LCA Mk1A aircraft, enabling HAL to meet additional delivery commitments for IAF from 2025-26 onwards. <\/p>\n
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, MP Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi, CMD, HAL Dr DK Sunil, CEO and Director, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Wing Commander Baran Sen (Retd), CMD, VEM Technologies Shri V Venkataraju, Senior VP, Larsen & Toubro Shri Arun T Ramchandani, VP, TASL Mr Ganesh Raghavan, President LMW-ATC Shri Krishna Kumar, Directors, and senior officers were also present along with other dignitaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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