Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

No 'scandal' in Rafale deal, says French ambassador to India; asks people to look at facts, not tweets

Ambassador of France to India Alexandre Ziegler Wednesday said there was no 'scandal' associated with the Rafale deal. Pointing out at the 'cooperation' and 'trust' shared between both India and France, he asked people to look at the facts.

HAL CEO says Rafale deal negotiations with Dassault Aviation went south due to disagreements over technology transfer

The Opposition has launched an offensive on Narendra Modi and his government, alleging corruption and favouritism in the Rs 58,000-crore Rafale fighter jet deal

Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru today; company advises unions to 'stay away from controversies'

In the meeting with HAL employees in Bengaluru, Rahul Gandhi will ascertain the company's views and concerns on the company not getting the Rafale contract.

Rafale row: AAP MP Sanjay Singh moves Supreme Court, seeks SIT probe into purchase of fighter jets

Sanjay Singh's petition questioned how the figure of 36 Rafale fighter jets was arrived at "without the formalities associated with such a highly sensitive defence procurement".

Rafale row: Hollande's claims could expose BJP government's double standards, endanger ties with Russia

The government may be in for a bigger crisis than the Rafale deal with the US continuing to threaten India with CAATSA sanctions, especially ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India visit in October when the S-400 Triumf deal is expected to be possibly inked

Narendra Modi personally culpable in Rafale deal, say Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie: PM compromised security, allege ex-BJP ministers

Alleging Narendra Modi's "personal culpability" in the Rafale jet purchases, former BJP Ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie on Tuesday accused the Prime Minister of "compromising national security".

India joins elite club as first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas carried out on Monday, says HAL

The feat was achieved days after the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully did a dry run of mid-air refuelling using the Russian-built IL-78 MKI tanker.

Agni-V to be inducted soon; intercontinental ballistic missile has a range of 5,000 km, can reach China

India's first batch of intercontinental ballistic missile system - Agni-V is in the process of induction. The weapon has a strike range of 5000 km and capable of carrying nuclear warhead.

India-Russia joint venture may sign contract for supply of 200 Kamov choppers with govt next year

As per official sources, 60 Kamov-226T helicopters will be supplied to India in fly-away condition, while 140 will be manufactured in India

Russia offers defence technology to India without any strings attached: Air Marshal SB Deo

Noting that there was scope for expansion of India's defence ties with Russia, Deo also said the relationship should be developed focusing more on commercial aspects.