Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is yet to deliver two of the remaining order of 8 Tejas trainer aircraft as well, an order that was placed in 2010.
Production houses and big studios are already fast-tracking projects pitched by pro-Hindutva players. Choking those who choose to remain outside these charmed circles is not a big deal.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
I hope HAL recognizes that it must be held accountable to timelines. This is a matter of India’s national security, and HAL should stop using engine delays as a convenient shield to obscure its own shortcomings. It would do far better to acknowledge these issues and focus on delivering a truly combat-ready aircraft, rather than a platform that exists only in parades. Perhaps the decision to open the AMCA project to the private sector will serve as a wake-up call—prompting HAL to become more serious, more responsive, and more committed to delivering aircraft that genuinely meet the IAF’s operational needs.
The most underrated news was the AMCA project not been given to HAL. These articles just proves that everything needs to be pushed to private industries to maintain strict timelines and quality.
I hope HAL recognizes that it must be held accountable to timelines. This is a matter of India’s national security, and HAL should stop using engine delays as a convenient shield to obscure its own shortcomings. It would do far better to acknowledge these issues and focus on delivering a truly combat-ready aircraft, rather than a platform that exists only in parades. Perhaps the decision to open the AMCA project to the private sector will serve as a wake-up call—prompting HAL to become more serious, more responsive, and more committed to delivering aircraft that genuinely meet the IAF’s operational needs.
The most underrated news was the AMCA project not been given to HAL. These articles just proves that everything needs to be pushed to private industries to maintain strict timelines and quality.