SOURCE: IDRW.ORG.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s state-owned aerospace and defense company, is set to spearhead a significant upgrade program for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fighter jets. This news comes from HAL’s Q4 FY2023-24 earnings report and signifies a major step towards self-reliance in the Indian defense sector.
The earnings report highlights HAL’s designation as the lead agency for the Super Su-30MKI upgrade program. HAL will play a central role in managing the project, overseeing collaborations with Indian vendors, and ensuring the program’s successful execution.
The report emphasizes that discussions with Indian vendors have already begun. This collaborative approach is aimed at leveraging the expertise and capabilities of domestic companies within the Indian aerospace and defense industry. Involving Indian vendors is likely to bring several advantages:
The report indicates that the program is expected to materialize within a year. This timeframe suggests that discussions with vendors are likely to progress swiftly, and concrete plans for the upgrade process are anticipated to be finalized within the next year.
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