5th-gen fighter project: HAL out of race due to 'large order book'; Tata, L&T, Bharat Forge left in fray
Following a March 2025 contract, HAL is also busy producing 156 additional LCHs for the Indian military, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. On Jan 29 this year, HAL had also signed contracts with Pawan Hans for the supply of 10 Dhruv NG helicopters valued at over Rs 1,800 crore. Another reason cited for HAL exit is that the country feels the need for a parallel assembly line of fighter aircraft in India.
Following a March 2025 contract, HAL is also busy producing 156 additional LCHs for the Indian military, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. On Jan 29 this year, HAL had also signed contracts with Pawan Hans for the supply of 10 Dhruv NG helicopters valued at over Rs 1,800 crore. Another reason cited for HAL exit is that the country feels the need for a parallel assembly line of fighter aircraft in India.
