India has paid a steep price for HAL’s unchecked dominance, evident in the MiG-era overhauls, the decades-long Tejas saga, and the troubled ALH programme.
The Kaveri experience is a story of a glass more than half full. We have developed a functional engine and accrued data points and experience at a relatively low cost. Now is the time to build better.
HAL has so far been the only entity in India to manufacture fighter planes. It will now have to compete against private companies, like TATA, Adani, L&T and other interested players.
Su-57 fifth-generation fighter developed by Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India 2025 to be held in Bengaluru from 10-14 February.
The Chinese aircraft has uncanny similarities to the American F-35 jet. There are claims that China copied the design. Cyber theft of F-35 design data was reported in 2009.
Once Pakistan acquires J-31, also known as Shenyang FC-31, these stealth fighters could replace early versions of the F-16 part of PAF fleet, it is learnt.
In a boost to made-in-India aerospace sector, Air Force plans to buy the aircraft to replace MiG-series fighter jets in its fleet. Plans submitted to defence ministry, other stakeholders.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
It is not right to critisize HAL as monopoly without knowing aircraft production technologies. Today HAL is capable of building aircraft due to the experience gained over last 8 decades.
It is not easy to build aircraft by private companies within short period of time. Yes, it is agreed that private companies have to be established for building aircraft and at the same time it is not easy to expect results immediately
It will be a long journey to come to the stage of present HAL ‘s capabilities.
Author’s personal opinion on building AMCA is not in right perspective. Wish that private players to build AMCA without HAL to assess their performance.
It is not right to critisize HAL as monopoly without knowing aircraft production technologies. Today HAL is capable of building aircraft due to the experience gained over last 8 decades.
It is not easy to build aircraft by private companies within short period of time. Yes, it is agreed that private companies have to be established for building aircraft and at the same time it is not easy to expect results immediately
It will be a long journey to come to the stage of present HAL ‘s capabilities.
Author’s personal opinion on building AMCA is not in right perspective. Wish that private players to build AMCA without HAL to assess their performance.