Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence visits HAL facilities

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence visited the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities in Bengaluru on Friday.

The 10-member committee, led by its Chairman and MP Radha Mohan Singh, visited the Helicopter Division, LCA Tejas Division, and Aircraft Division.

HAL showcased a flying display of HAL fighter aircraft LCA Mk 1A, trainers Hindustan Turbo Trainer 40, Hindustan Jet Trainer ‘Yashas’ and Hawk-i, along with helicopters Dhruv ALH and Light Utility Helicopter.

The defence Public Sector Undertaking also said that the aircraft performed aerobatic manoeuvres, enthralling the audience. “During the visit, the committee was briefed on HAL’s modernisation plans and the progress of key indigenisation projects,” it said.