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{{Short description|Indian aerospace manufacturing company}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
| native_name = 
| logo = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Logo.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_alt = HAL Logo
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{unbulleted list|{{NSE|HAL}}|{{BSE|541154}}}}
| industry = {{plainlist|
*[[Aerospace]]
*[[defence (military)|Defence]]}}
| foundation = {{Unbulleted_list|{{Start date and age|1940|12|22|df=yes}}<br>{{small|(as Hindustan Aircraft)}}|{{Start date and age|1964||}}<br>{{small|(Hindustan Aeronautics)}}}}
| founder = [[Walchand Hirachand]]
| location_city = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]
| location_country = India<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=India's annual defence exports to touch Rs 1,05,000 cr by 2025, says Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indias-annual-defence-exports-to-touch-rs-35000-cr-by-2024-says-defence-minister-rajnath-singh/article30931827.ece |access-date=12 March 2020 |agency=Press Trust of India |publisher=Business Line |date=27 February 2020 |archive-date=14 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314000952/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indias-annual-defence-exports-to-touch-rs-35000-cr-by-2024-says-defence-minister-rajnath-singh/article30931827.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
| key_people = [[Walchand Hirachand]]<br>{{small|([[Organizational founder|Founder]])}}<br>
D.K. Sunil<br>{{small|([[Chairman]] & [[Managing Director|MD]])}}
| products = {{plainlist|
*[[military transport aircraft|Transport aircraft]]
*[[Fighter aircraft]]
*[[Trainer aircraft]]
*[[Helicopter]]s}}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|33542|c}} (2025)
| operating_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|10820|c}} (2025)
| profit = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|8364|c}} (2025)
| assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|106266|c}} (2025)
| equity = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|34985|c}} (2025)
| num_employees = 24,457 (March 2023)<ref>{{cite web |title= Annual Report - 2012-23 |url=https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/89b72e9c-4ab7-474f-bbbc-6238b2a832ce.pdf |publisher=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 }}</ref>
| owner = [[Government of India]] (71.65%)<ref>{{cite web |title=Hindustan Aeronautic Shareholding |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/shareholding/companyid-9206.cms |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |ref=3 |access-date=29 January 2022 |archive-date=29 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129205722/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/shareholding/companyid-9206.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Latest Shareholding Pattern - Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.|url=https://trendlyne.com/equity/share-holding/80502/HAL/latest/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/|access-date=2020-08-07|website=trendlyne.com|archive-date=14 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814012306/https://trendlyne.com/equity/share-holding/80502/HAL/latest/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|hal-india.co.in}}
| footnotes = Financials {{as of|2025|03|31|lc=y|df=yes}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter and year ended 31.03.2025 |url=https://hal-india.co.in/backend/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/auditedfinancialresults_31032025_compressed.pdf |publisher=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=15 May 2025}}</ref>
}}

'''Hindustan Aeronautics Limited''' ('''HAL''')  is an Indian [[Public sector undertakings in India|public sector]] [[aerospace]] and [[defence (military)|defence]] company, headquartered in [[Bengaluru]]. Established on 23 December 1940 by [[Walchand Hirachand]], HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world.<ref name="HAL-Our History">{{cite web|title=Our History|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416230604/https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|url-status=live}}</ref> HAL began aircraft manufacturing as early as 1942 with licensed production of [[Harlow PC-5]], [[Curtiss P-36 Hawk]] and [[Vultee A-31 Vengeance]] for the [[Indian Air Force]].<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL currently has 11 dedicated [[Research and development]] (R&D) centres and 21 manufacturing divisions under 4 production units spread across India.<ref name="HAL-Our History"/> HAL is managed by a board of directors appointed by the [[President of India]] through the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]], Government of India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Corporate Governance|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Corporate%20Governance/M__114|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|access-date=9 May 2021|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507150354/https://hal-india.co.in/Corporate%20Governance/M__114|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, the company was given [[Public Sector Undertakings in India|Maharatna]] status.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manohar |first=Asit |date=12 October 2024 |title=HAL becomes 14th Maharatna company in India. Check full list |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hal-becomes-14th-maharatna-company-in-india-check-full-list-11728721251839.html |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Mint}}</ref> HAL is currently involved in the designing and manufacturing of fighter jets, helicopters, jet engine and marine gas turbine engine, avionics, hardware development, spares supply, overhauling and upgrading of [[List of active Indian military aircraft|
Indian military aircraft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HAL Exports|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Exports/M__67|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|access-date=9 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512190810/https://hal-india.co.in/Exports/M__67|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[Hindustan Marut|HAL HF-24 Marut]] fighter-bomber was the first indigenous fighter aircraft made in India.

==History==
[[File: Indian workers at Hindustan Aircraft Factory in Bangalore 1944.jpg|thumb|Workers check new [[aircraft fuel tanks|fuel tanks]] during [[World War II]]]]

HAL was established as '''Hindustan Aircraft Limited''' in Bangalore (now called [[Bengaluru]]) on 23 December 1940 by [[Walchand Hirachand]] in association with [[Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar]] of [[Kingdom of Mysore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of HAL|url=https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416230604/https://hal-india.co.in/Our%20History/M__111|url-status=live}}</ref>

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formed on 1 October 1964 (the [[Registrar of Companies (India)|Registrar of Companies]] has a registration date of 16 August 1963)<ref>{{cite web |title=HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/HINDUSTAN-AERONAUTICS-LIMITED/L35301KA1963GOI001622 |website=Zauba Corp |access-date=19 September 2022 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172443/https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/HINDUSTAN-AERONAUTICS-LIMITED/L35301KA1963GOI001622 |url-status=live }}</ref> when Hindustan Aircraft Limited joined the consortium formed in June by the IAF Aircraft Manufacturing Depot, Kanpur (at the time manufacturing HS748 under licence) and the group recently set up to manufacture MiG-21 under licence, with its new factories planned in Koraput, Nasik and Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1964/1964%20-%202305.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 May 2013 |archive-date=9 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309050659/http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1964/1964%20-%202305.html |url-status=bot: unknown }} ''Flight International'' 1964</ref> Though HAL was not used actively for developing newer models of fighter jets, except for the [[HF-24 Marut]], the company has played a crucial role in modernisation of the [[Indian Air Force]]. In 1957, the company started manufacturing [[Bristol Siddeley Orpheus]] jet engines under licence at new factory located in [[Bengaluru]].

[[File:HAL Dhruv production line.JPG|thumb|[[Production line]] of the [[HAL Dhruv]] at Bengaluru]]
During the 1980s, HAL's operations saw a rapid increase which resulted in the development of new indigenous aircraft such as the [[HAL Tejas]] and [[HAL Dhruv]]. HAL also developed an advanced version of the [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]], known as MiG-21 ''Bison'', which increased its life-span by more than 20 years. HAL has also obtained several multimillion-dollar contracts from leading international aerospace firms such as [[Airbus]], [[Boeing]] and [[Honeywell]] to manufacture aircraft spare parts and engines.

By 2012, HAL was reportedly bogged down in the details of production and has been slipping on its schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2957917.ece |title=Business Line : Companies News : 'HAL slipping up on deliveries as it handles too many projects' |access-date=4 March 2012 |archive-date=7 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307001016/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2957917.ece |url-status=bot: unknown }} ''The Hindu Business Line'', 3 March 2012.</ref> On 1 April 2015, HAL reconstituted its Board with TS Raju as CMD, S Subrahmanyan as Director (Operations), VM Chamola as Director (HR), CA Ramana Rao as Director (Finance) and D K Venkatesh as Director (Engineering & R&D). There are two government nominees in the board and six independent directors.
[[File:IA LCH induction2.jpg|thumb|right|Light Combat Helicopter induction into the Indian Army]]
In March 2017, HAL's chairman and managing director T Suvarna Raju announced that the company had finalised plans for an indigenisation drive. The company plans to produce nearly 1, 000 military helicopters, including Kamov 226, LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter), and over 100 planes over the next 10 years. HAL will manufacture the Kamov 226T helicopter under a joint venture agreement with Russian defence manufacturers. The Kamov 226T will replace the country's fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. Over the next 5 years, HAL will carry out major upgrades of almost the entire fighter fleet of the Indian Air Force, including Su-30MKI, Jaguars, Mirage and Hawk jets, to make them "more lethal". The company will also deliver 123 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to the IAF from 2018 to 2019, at a rate of 16 jets per year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Narendra Modi powers-up HAL's indigenisation drive, India's military may get 100 planes, 1,000 helicopters soon|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|website=The Financial Express|access-date=26 March 2017|date=26 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327165630/http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/narendra-modi-powers-up-hals-indigenisation-drive-indias-military-may-get-100-planes-1000-helicopters-soon/603118/|archive-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> [[HAL Prachand|LCH]] production will now take place in a newly built Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in HAL Complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/feb/27/indigenous-light-combat-helicopter-ready-for-operational-induction-hal-2109412.html|title=Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ready for operational induction: HAL|website=The New Indian Express|date=27 February 2020 |access-date=28 February 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228023418/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/feb/27/indigenous-light-combat-helicopter-ready-for-operational-induction-hal-2109412.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In view of the [[Make in India]] policy and to increase the share of defence exports to achieve the target of $5 billion by 2025, HAL is planning to set up logistic bases in [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Vietnam]] with priority target for [[Southeast Asia]], [[Western Asia|West Asia]] and [[North Africa]]n markets. It would not only help to promote HAL products but also act as service centre for [[Soviet Union|Soviet]]/[[Russia]]n origin equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hal-eyes-bases-in-four-nations-to-push-made-in-india-defence-products-11583686195801.html|title=HAL eyes bases in four nations to push 'made-in-India' defence products|date=2020-03-08|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-11|archive-date=30 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830102036/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hal-eyes-bases-in-four-nations-to-push-made-in-india-defence-products-11583686195801.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In October 2024, HAL was given [[Maharatna]] status, which allows the company to have more operational and financial autonomy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2024 |title=HAL's Maharatna Status: India's Growth Towards Aerospace Industry |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153278&ModuleId=3&reg=3&lang=1 |access-date=15 October 2024 |website=Press Information Bureau}}</ref> In 2025, HAL invited private Indian companies to enter into a joint venture for the production of the [[HAL AMCA|Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft]], in which HAL would hold a 50% stake and four private companies would each hold a 12.5% stake.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=25 March 2025 |title=HAL invites four private firms for JV in Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft production |url=https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aerospace-defence/hal-invites-four-private-firms-for-jv-in-advanced-medium-combat-aircraft-production/119463676 |access-date=11 May 2025 |website=ET Manufacturing}}</ref>

In June 2025, the [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organization]] (ISRO) transferred the technology of the [[Small Satellite Launch Vehicle]] to HAL, which was the first time ISRO transferred the entire technology of a rocket to a single company, for which HAL paid {{INRConvert|511|c|year=2025|to=USD}} to ISRO.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Chethan |date=20 June 2025 |title=In a first, Indian firm bags rocket tech from Isro; HAL wins SSLV ToT |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-a-first-indian-firm-bags-rocket-tech-from-isro-hal-wins-sslv-tot/articleshow/121972089.cms |access-date=20 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Also in June 2025, HAL and [[Safran Aircraft Engines]] (SAE), a French aircraft engine manufacturing company, signed an agreement for HAL to manufacture rotating parts for SAE's [[CFM International LEAP|LEAP engines]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2025 |title=HAL Enters Into Agreement With SAE for Production of LEAP Engine Parts At Paris Air Show |url=https://www.outlookbusiness.com/news/hal-enters-into-agreement-with-sae-for-production-of-leap-engine-parts-at-paris-air-show |access-date=20 June 2025 |website=Outlook Business |language=}}</ref>

=== Aero Engine Research and Development Centre ===
On 29 December 2023, [[Defence Secretary (India)|Defence Secretary]] [[Giridhar Aramane]] opened a new design and testing facility at the HAL Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) in Bengaluru. AERDC is involved in the development,testing and commercialisation of HAL's line of in-house aero-engines.<ref>{{cite news |date=29 December 2023 |title=Defence Secretary inaugurates new design & test facility at HAL's Aero Engine Research & Development Centre in Bengaluru |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1991532 |access-date=11 January 2025 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |agency=Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bansal |first=Radhika |date=2 January 2024 |title=New Design & Test Facility at Aero Engine Research & Development Centre of HAL Inaugurated in Bengaluru |url=https://www.100knots.com/new-design-test-facility-at-aero-engine-research-development-centre-of-hal-inaugurated-in-bengaluru/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=100knots.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Operations==
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One of the largest aerospace companies in Asia, HAL has annual turnover of over {{USD}}3 billion. More than 40% of HAL's revenues come from international deals to manufacture aircraft engines, spare parts, and other aircraft materials. A partial list of major operations undertaken by HAL includes the following:

===International agreements===
[[File:Dhruv Ecuador.jpg|thumb|HAL Dhruv helicopters of the [[Ecuadorian Air Force]] in 2009 [[Aero India]]]]
[[File:Hawk production at HAL.JPG|thumb|An [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] [[BAe Hawk]] being licence-produced at the HAL Hawk production facility in Bengaluru]]

* US$1 billion contract to manufacture aircraft parts for [[Boeing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/aerospace/story/235403.html |title=Boeing to export up to $1 billion in work to India|website=TheNewsTribune.com}}{{dead link|date=October 2010|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
* 120 [[RD-33]]MK turbofan engines to be manufactured for MiG-29K by HAL for US$250 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/MIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20$964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |title=India Signs Contract For $964M MiG-29 Upgrade |publisher=Aviation Week |date=10 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521061650/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news%2FMIG031008.xml&headline=India%20Signs%20Contract%20For%20%24964M%20MiG-29%20Upgrade |archive-date=21 May 2011  }}</ref>
* Contract to manufacture 1,000 Honeywell TPE331 aircraft engines for [[Honeywell]] worth US$200,000 each (estimates put total value of deal at US$200 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |title=HAL to make 1,000 Honeywell engines |publisher=The Financial Express |date=30 May 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726014846/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HAL-to-make-1-000-Honeywell-engines/316373/ |archive-date=26 July 2009  }}</ref>
* US$120 million deal to manufacture [[Dornier 228]] for [[RUAG]] of [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=39276 |title=HAL to make new generation Dornier aircraft |newspaper=Business Standard India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090129150108/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=39276 |archive-date=29 January 2009}}</ref>
* Manufacture of aircraft parts for [[Airbus|Airbus SAS]] worth US$150 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |title=National : HAL bags $150-million Airbus order |date=19 March 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116105437/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/19/stories/2008031953481400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=16 January 2011  }}</ref>
* US$100 million contract to export composite materials to Israel Aerospace Industries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |title=Israel News : Israel outsources $100-mn composites for UAVs to India |publisher=Israelenews.com |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713063746/http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2282 |archive-date=13 July 2011 }}</ref>
* US$65 million joint-research facility with [[Honeywell]] and planned production of [[Honeywell TPE331]] engines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacetoday.com.au/Article/Honeywell-opens-65m-R-D-facility-in-Bangalore/480844.aspx |title=Honeywell opens $65m R&D facility in Bangalore |publisher=Pacetoday.com.au |date=11 May 2009 |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$50.7 million contract to supply [[Advanced Light Helicopter]] to [[Ecuadorian Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html |title=Hindustan Aeronautics gets $50.7 mln helicopter contract from Ecuador air force |work=Forbes |date=26 June 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604011348/http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2008/06/26/afx5156692.html|archive-date=4 June 2011 }}</ref> HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |title=HAL to have maintenance base in Ecuador  |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=7 September 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911023822/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Airlines__Aviation/HAL_to_have_maintenance_base_in_Ecuador/articleshow/3454528.cms |archive-date=11 September 2008  }}</ref>
* US$30 million contract to supply avionics for [[Malaysia]]n [[Su-30]]MKM.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tajanews.com/noqnews/nnqview.php?ArtID=2044 |title=TajaNews |publisher=TajaNews |access-date=21 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=Adamgerber80 |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of [[HAL Dhruv]] to [[Peru]].
* Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters for [[Turkey]] worth US$20 million.
* US$10 million order from [[Namibia]] for HAL Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Airlines--Aviation/HAL-bags-10-mn-order-for-Chetak-Cheetah-from-Namibia/articleshow/4641331.cms |title=HAL bags $10 mn order for Chetak, Cheetah from Namibia |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=10 June 2009 |access-date=21 October 2010 |archive-date=28 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828015247/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Transportation/Airlines--Aviation/HAL-bags-10-mn-order-for-Chetak-Cheetah-from-Namibia/articleshow/4641331.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Supply of HAL Dhruv helicopters to [[Mauritius]]' National Police in a deal worth US$7 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-signs-pact-for-supply-of-Dhruv-helicopters-to-Mauritius-/articleshow/4208514.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023093859/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-01/india/28003127_1_india-signs-pact-mauritius-helicopters |url-status=live |archive-date=23 October 2012 |title=India signs pact for supply of Dhruv helicopters to Mauritius |date=1 March 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref>
* Unmanned helicopter development project with [[Israel Aerospace Industries]].<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/india-israel-developing-unmanned-helicopter/articleshow/2918496.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021013115/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-02/middle-east/27769383_1_helicopter-india-and-israel-joint-development |url-status=live |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title='India, Israel developing unmanned helicopter' -Gulf-World |date=2 April 2008 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 October 2010}}</ref>
*US$15 million contract for supplying steel and nickel alloy forgings to [[GE Aviation]] for its global military and commercial engine programmes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Urs|first=Anil|date=4 February 2021|title=HAL hopes to fly high with CATS Warrior and RUAV drones|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hal-hopes-to-fly-high-with-cats-warrior-and-ruav-drones/article33752827.ece|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Business Line|language=en}}</ref>

===Domestic agreements===
* 221 [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] being manufactured at HAL's facilities in [[Nasik]], [[Koraput]] and Bengaluru. The total contract, which also involves Russia's Sukhoi Aerospace, is worth {{USD}}3.2 billion.
* 200 [[HAL Prachand|HAL Light Combat Helicopter]]s for the Indian Air Force and 500 [[HAL Dhruv]] helicopters worth US$5.83 billion.
* US$900 million aerospace hub in [[Shamshabad]], [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.itexaminer.com/india-to-construct-new-aerospace-hub.aspx |title=India to construct new aerospace hub |publisher=Itexaminer.com |date=16 October 2008 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065205/http://www.itexaminer.com/india-to-construct-new-aerospace-hub.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2011  }}</ref>
* US$57 million upgrade of [[SEPECAT Jaguar]] fleet of the Indian Air Force.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/24/226033/hal-to-upgrade-indian-jaguar-fleet.html |title=HAL to upgrade Indian Jaguar fleet |publisher=Flightglobal.com |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520140749/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/24/226033/hal-to-upgrade-indian-jaguar-fleet.html |archive-date=20 May 2011  }}</ref>
* US$55 million helicopter simulator training facility in Bengaluru in collaboration with [[Canada]]'s [[CAE (company)|CAE]].<ref>{{cite web |author=PTI |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122,prtpage-1.cms |title=Hindustan Aeronautics to set up pilot training school-India Business-Business-The Times of India |work=The Times of India|date=16 August 2007 |access-date=21 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021002924/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2285122%2Cprtpage-1.cms |archive-date=21 October 2012  }}</ref>
* 64 [[MiG-29]]s to be upgraded by HAL and Russia's MiG Corporation in a programme worth US$960 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=India awards Russia billion dollar MiG-29 upgrade |url=http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |website=AFP News Agency |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513145424/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZwSj5dENm0muACD9s1RGFhQ1Rqw |archive-date=13 May 2013 |date=10 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Licensed production of 82 [[BAE Hawk|BAE Hawk 132]].

== Products ==

=== Indigenous products ===
[[File:IAF Tejas full size (32941198511).jpg|HAL Tejas|thumb]]
Over the years, HAL has designed and developed several platforms like the HF-24 Marut,<ref>{{cite web |title=Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. HF-24 Mk 1 Marut |url=https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/flugwerft/collections/jet-aircraft/marut/ |website=Deutsches Museum |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215025653/https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/flugwerft/collections/jet-aircraft/marut/ |archive-date=15 February 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> the Dhruv,<ref>{{cite web |title=DHRUV |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=24 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=16 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316053228/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=24 |url-status=live }}</ref> the LUH,<ref>{{cite web |title=LUH |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=64 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124025731/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=64 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the LCH.<ref>{{cite web |title=LCH |url=https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=63 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |access-date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=22 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022125745/https://hal-india.co.in/Product_Details.aspx?Mkey=54&lKey=&CKey=63 |url-status=live }}</ref> HAL also manufactures indigenous products with technology transferred from the [[DRDO]], in association with [[Bharat Electronics]] for its avionics and [[Indian Ordnance Factories]] for the on-board weapons systems and ammunition.

HAL supplies [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]] the integrated L-40 stages for [[GSLV Mk II]], propellant tanks, feed lines of [[Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle|PSLV]], GSLV MKII and [[Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle|GSLV MKIII]] launch vehicles and structures of various satellites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/isros-most-reliable-partner-hal-delivers-made-in-india-l-40-stage-for-gslv-mkii/1884341/|title=ISRO's most reliable partner HAL delivers 'Made in India' L-40 stage for GSLV-MKII|date=2020-02-28|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-29|archive-date=29 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229141109/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/isros-most-reliable-partner-hal-delivers-made-in-india-l-40-stage-for-gslv-mkii/1884341/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Agricultural aircraft ====
* [[HAL Basant|'''HA-31 Basant''']] ''(1972–1980) (out of production)''

==== Fighter aircraft ====
[[File:HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics), HF-24, Marut (7585415088).jpg|HF-24 Marut|thumb]]
* [[HF-24 Marut|'''HAL HF-24 Marut''']] — ''(retired)'' Mk.1 and Mk.1T (200+ built)
* '''[[MBB/HAL HF-73]]''' — ''(cancelled)''
* '''[[HAL Tejas]]''' —  ''(in service)'' 4.5 generation light combat aircraft (LCA) 
* [[HAL Tejas Mk2|'''HAL Tejas MK2''']]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2022|archive-date=30 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830102037/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|url-status=live}}</ref> — 4.5+ generation Medium weight fighter (''under development'') 2025 first flight expected.
* '''[[HAL TEDBF]]''' — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is 4.5+ generation fighter for [[Indian Navy|Indian Navy's]] aircraft carriers (''under development'').<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Jack |date=2020-06-04 |title=Indian Government Approval for TEDBF |url=https://euro-sd.com/2020/06/news/17468/indian-government-approval-for-tedbf/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705182703/https://euro-sd.com/2020/06/news/17468/indian-government-approval-for-tedbf/ |archive-date=5 July 2020 |access-date=2020-07-05 |website=European Security & Defence |language=en-US}}</ref> '''''HAL ORCA''''' version for IAF planned. 
* '''[[Sukhoi/HAL FGFA]]''' — ''(cancelled)'' [[Fifth-generation fighter|5th generation fighter]] based on [[Sukhoi Su-57|Sukhoi SU-57]]
* [[Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft|'''AMCA (consultancy only)''']] 
**Mk.1: 5th generation stealth fighter (''under development'')
** Mk.2: 5.5th generation stealth fighter ( it will operate in [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System|CATS]] {combat air teaming system}, a UCAV in the swarm will be equipped with a directed-energy weapon) ''(planned)''.

==== Trainer aircraft ====
[[File:HAL HTT40 aeroIndia.jpg|thumb|HAL HTT-40 Basic training aircraft]]
[[File:Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara Krivchikov 2007.jpg|thumb|Hindustan HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate jet trainer]]
* [[HAL HT-2|'''HT-2''']] — (1951–1990) First company design to enter production. Exported to [[Ghana]]. ''(retired)''
* [[HAL Pushpak|'''HAL-26 Pushpak''']] — (1958 to ~1960s) Basic trainer, based on [[Aeronca Chief family|Aeronca Chief]]. (''out of production)''
* [[HAL HJT-16 Kiran|'''HJT-16 Kiran''']] — (1964–1989) (''in service'') Mk1, Mk1A and Mk2 - Turbojet trainers scheduled to be replaced with [[HAL HJT-36 Yashas|HJT-36 Yashas]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=India's HJT-36 Sitara conducts successful test flight after three-year hiatus {{!}} Jane's 360 |url=https://www.janes.com/article/88022/india-s-hjt-36-sitara-conducts-successful-test-flight-after-three-year-hiatus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424193245/https://www.janes.com/article/88022/india-s-hjt-36-sitara-conducts-successful-test-flight-after-three-year-hiatus |archive-date=24 April 2019 |access-date=2020-03-12 |website=www.janes.com}}</ref>
* [[HAL HPT-32 Deepak|'''HPT-32 Deepak''']] —(1984–2009) ''(retired)'' Basic trainer that was in service for more than three decades.
* [[HAL HPT-32 Deepak|'''HTT-34''']] — ''(retired)'' Turboprop version of [[HPT-32 Deepak]]
* '''HTT-35''' (''cancelled'') — Proposed replacement for [[HPT-32 Deepak|HPT-32]] basic trainer in the early 1990s; not pursued
* [[HAL HJT-36 Yashas|'''HJT-36 Yashas''']] — Intermediate jet trainer (''under development'')
* [[HAL HJT 39|'''HJT 39 / CAT''']] — Advanced jet trainer, developed into ''HLFT-42'' ''(cancelled)''
* [[HAL HTT-40|'''HTT-40''']] — Basic trainer (''in production'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|title=Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus|date=1 March 2015|work=The Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301190904/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|archive-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> first prototype flew its first flight on 31 May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|title=HAL-built HTT-40's first flight successful|website=www.oneindia.com|date=31 May 2016|access-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601125047/http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|archive-date=1 June 2016}}</ref>
* '''[[HLFT-42]]''' — Proposed lead-in fighter trainer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakur |first=Aksheev |date=2023-02-13 |title=HLFT-42 to transform training of Indian Air Force pilots: HAL officials |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/aero-india-hal-hlft-42-transform-indian-air-force-pilots-training-8442954/ |access-date=2023-02-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=14 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214045556/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/aero-india-hal-hlft-42-transform-indian-air-force-pilots-training-8442954/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Passenger, transport and utility aircraft ====
[[File:VT-XSD (14011793813).jpg|Saras, under joint development with [[National Aerospace Laboratories]]|thumb]]
* [[NAL Saras|'''Saras''']] —  of 14-19 seater capacity multi-purpose civilian light transport aircraft jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].
* '''[[Indian Regional Jet]]''' (IRJ) — ''(under development)'' of 70-100 seater capacity [[regional airliner]] to be jointly developed with [[National Aerospace Laboratories|NAL]].

==== Helicopters ====
[[File:Two HAL Dhruv (ALH MK III) helicopters inducted into INAS 321 at INS Shikra on 29 October 2021 01.jpg|thumb|HAL Dhruv of Indian Navy]]
[[File:HAL Rudra Mark 4 WSI.jpg|thumb|Formation flight of three HAL Rudras of Indian Air Force]]
[[File:HAL Prachand during a flight.jpg|thumb|[[HAL Prachand]] of No. 143 Helicopter Unit, IAF.]]

* [[HAL Dhruv|'''Dhruv''']] — (''in production'') Advanced light helicopter
* [[HAL Rudra|'''Rudra''']] — (''in production'') Armed and reconnaissance version of [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]]
* [[HAL Prachand|'''Prachand''']] — (''in production'') Light attack helicopter
* [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|'''Light Utility Helicopter''']] — (''in limited series production'') Light utility helicopter
* '''[[Indian Multi Role Helicopter]]''' — (''under development'') medium multi-role helicopter. Includes naval version.

==== Observation and reconnaissance aircraft ====
* [[HAL Krishak|'''HAOP-27 Krishak''']] (1959 to ~1975) ''(retired)''— Based on [[HAL Pushpak|HAL-26 Pushpak]]

==== Unmanned aerial vehicles ====
* [[DRDO Lakshya|'''PTA Lakshya''']] — ([[Target drone]])
* [[DRDO Lakshya|'''PTA Lakshya 2''']] — (Target drone)
* [[DRDO Rustom|'''Rustom''']] — UAV family
** '''Rustom-1''' — Short Range UAV [[Technology demonstration|TD]]
** '''Archer''' — Short Range UAV
** '''SRUAV-W''' — Short Range [[UCAV]]
** '''Archer-NG'''
** '''Rustom-H''' — [[Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV|MALE UAV]] [[Technology demonstration|TD]]
** '''[[TAPAS-BH-201]]''' — MALE UAV
* [[DRDO Nishant|'''Nishant''']] — [[Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance UAV]]
* [[IAI-HAL NRUAV|'''NRUAV''']] — [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|Unmanned]] [[rotorcraft]]
* '''[[HAL Combat Air Teaming System]]''' (CATS)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Parakala |first1=Akshara |title=Aero India 2021: HAL's loyal wingmen break cover |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Janes |date=5 February 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607074259/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandra |first1=Atul |title=HAL unveils ambitious air-teaming system centred on Tejas |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-unveils-ambitious-air-teaming-system-centred-on-tejas/142280.article |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Flight Global |date=4 February 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603211035/https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-unveils-ambitious-air-teaming-system-centred-on-tejas/142280.article |url-status=live }}</ref>
** CATS Mothership for Air teaming Exploitation (MAX) — based on [[HAL Tejas|Tejas Mark 1A]] or [[SEPECAT Jaguar]] 
** [[HAL CATS Warrior|'''CATS Warrior''']]
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|'''CATS Air Launched Flexible Assets''']] (ALFA) — Unmanned carrier and launcher of weaponized swarm drone [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|ALPHA-S]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kadidal |first1=Akhil |title=Bengaluru startup, HAL team-up for drone battle |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-startup-hal-team-up-for-drone-battle-769762.html |access-date=15 February 2021 |agency=DHNS |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=20 October 2019 |archive-date=11 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411165733/https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-startup-hal-team-up-for-drone-battle-769762.html |url-status=live }}</ref> 
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|'''CATS Hunter''']] — Modular multi-purpose weapon carrying system
** [[HAL Combat Air Teaming System#Components|'''CATS Infinity''']] — High altitude solar powered [[atmospheric satellite]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Som |first1=Vishnu |title=New Indian Drone Can Soar For 90 Days, Coordinate Attacks |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-indian-drone-can-fly-non-stop-for-90-days-while-monitoring-attacks-2362830 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=NDTV |date=4 February 2021 |archive-date=10 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210144806/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-indian-drone-can-fly-non-stop-for-90-days-while-monitoring-attacks-2362830 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Gliders ====
* [[Hindustan Aircraft G-1|'''G-1''']] — HAL's first original design, dating from 1941. Only one was built.
* [[Civil Air Department RG-1 Rohini|'''RG-1 Rohini''']]
* [[Hindustan Ardhra|'''Ardhra''']] — training glider

==== Engines ====
[[File:Kaveriprototype.jpg|thumb|GTX-35VS Kaveri prototype testing]]

===== Cryogenic Rocket Engine =====
[[File:IndianCryoEngine25.JPG|thumb|CE-20 cryogenic rocket engine. It is the most powerful upper-stage Cryogenic engine operational today.]]
*'''[[CE-7.5]]''' — [[cryogenic rocket engine]] (''in production, used on [[Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle|GSLV Mk.II]] Cryogenic upper stage CUS15)''
*'''[[CE-20]]''' — cryogenic rocket engine<ref>{{cite news|title=HAL to produce cryogenic engines for ISRO|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hal-to-produce-cryogenic-engines-for-isro/article4661042.ece|access-date=9 May 2021|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509152535/https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hal-to-produce-cryogenic-engines-for-isro/article4661042.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> (''in production, used on C25 upperstage of [[LVM3|LVM-3]])''

===== Turboshaft Engine =====
* [[Safran Ardiden|'''Shakti''']] — a turboshaft engine for [[HAL Dhruv]] Helicopter, co-developed with [[Safran Helicopter Engines]] based on [[Safran Ardiden|Safran Ardiden 1]] ( ''in production and used on LUH, Dhruv, Rudra, Prachand'' )
* '''Aravalli'''—a turboshaft engine for the [[HAL IMRH]] and [[HAL DBMRH]]. Co-produced with ''SAFHAL'', a joint venture with [[Safran Helicopter Engines]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL selects SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to develop and produce Aravalli engines for powering India's IMRH and DBMRH platforms |url=https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/hal-choisit-safhal-helicopter-engines-developper-produire-moteurs-aravalli-destines-aux-helicopteres-2024-08-30 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Safran |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL, SAFHAL sign contract to develop engine for heavy lift helicopter |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/hal-safhal-sign-contract-to-develop-engine-for-heavy-lift-helicopter |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=Default |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-30 |title=HAL partners with Safhal for 'Aravalli' engines to power next-gen choppers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hal-partners-with-safhal-for-aravalli-engines-to-power-next-gen-choppers/articleshow/112921164.cms |access-date=2025-02-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>  (''under development'')
* [[HAL HTSE-1200|'''HTSE-1200''']] — a turboshaft engine can be used as engine alternatives for the HAL-developed [[HAL Light Utility Helicopter|LUH]], [[HAL Dhruv|Dhruv]], [[HAL Rudra|Rudra]] and [[HAL Prachand|Prachand]] helicopters<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|title=A long way to go for HAL's new aircraft engine|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line|date=20 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003232246/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-long-way-to-go-for-hals-new-aircraft-engine/article8009277.ece|archive-date=3 October 2016}}</ref> (''under development'')

===== Turbojet Engine =====
[[File:HAL HJE-2500 Engine at HAL Museum 7915.JPG|thumb|HAL HJE-2500 Engine at HAL Museum. Built in 1965, it was the first turbojet engine built by HAL]]
* '''Hindustan Jet Engine''' '''(HJE-2500)''' ''(retired)''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aero Engine |url=https://service.hal-india.co.in/Aero%20Engine/M__146 |access-date=13 March 2024 |website=Hindustan Aeronautics Limited}}</ref>
* '''[[HAL PTAE-7|PTAE-7]]'''  — ''(in service)'' For indigenously designed [[Lakshya PTA]]

===== Turbofan Engine =====
* [[GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri|'''GTX-35VS Kaveri''']] — a turbofan engine can be used in HAL-developed [[HAL Tejas|Tejas]] and [[HAL AMCA|AMCA]], co-developed with [[Gas Turbine Research Establishment|GTRE]] of ([[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]) and [[Safran Aircraft Engines]] (''under development'')
* [[HAL HTFE-25|'''HTFE-25''']] — a turbofan engine can be used in single engine trainer jets, business jets and UAVs weighing up to 5 tonnes and in twin engine configuration for same weighing up to 9 tonnes<ref>{{cite news|author=ECONOMICTIMES.COM|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|title=Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft |newspaper=The Economic Times|publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com|date=14 December 2015|access-date=24 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714035754/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms|archive-date=14 July 2016}}</ref> (''under development)''

==== Rockets ====

* [[Small Satellite Launch Vehicle|'''SSLV''']] (Active): Technolgy Transfer from ISRO. To be built in partnership with L&T.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ISRO Has A Busy Year Ahead. Next Big Thing Is A Humanoid In Space |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/inside-isros-busy-schedule-that-will-redefine-india-in-space-9123198 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250907023402/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/inside-isros-busy-schedule-that-will-redefine-india-in-space-9123198 |archive-date=2025-09-07 |access-date=2025-09-12 |work=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Technology Transfer Agreement signed for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/Technology_Transfer_Agreement_SSLV.html |access-date=2025-09-12 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}</ref>

=== Licensed production ===

==== Fighter aircraft ====
[[File:Sukhoi Su-30MKI-3 'SB 167' (20443086186).jpg|HAL made Su-30MKI|thumb]]
[[File:IAF Jaguar.jpg|thumb|<nowiki> HAL made </nowiki>'''Jaguar''']]
* '''[[De Havilland Vampire]]''' — ''(retired)'' first combat jet manufactured by HAL, 250+ FB.52, 60 T.55 models<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|title=History of IAF|date=11 November 2017|website=Indian Air Force|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409235005/http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=98#Republic|archive-date=9 April 2009}}</ref>
* '''[[Folland Gnat]]''' — ''(retired)'' Over 175 manufactured by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited S.C.|HAL]].
** '''[[HAL Ajeet]]''' —(retired) improved version of the [[Folland Gnat]], 89 manufactured by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited S.C.|HAL]]
* '''[[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]]''' —(''retired'') FL, M, Bis and UPG upgrades variants 660 manufactured in '''[https://service.hal-india.co.in/Aircraft%20Division%20Nasik/M__135 Aircraft Manufacturing Division]''', [[Nashik|Nasik]]
* '''[[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27]]''' —''(retired)'' A total of 150 ML variant were manufactured in '''Aircraft Manufacturing Division''', Nasik
* '''[[SEPECAT Jaguar]]''' — (''Out of production'') IS, IB and IM variants (89 IS, 27 IB and 12 IM variants built)
* '''[[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]]''' — (''In Service)'' a derivative of the [[Sukhoi Su-30]] (272 delivered, 12 on order). Manufactured in '''Aircraft Manufacturing Division''', Nasik

==== Trainer aircraft ====
* '''[[Harlow PC-5]]''' — first aircraft assembled by HAL
* '''[[Percival Prentice]]''' — 66 built by HAL
* [[BAE Hawk#Hawk 132|'''BAE Hawk Mk 132''']] — The type and its engines are produced under license; proposed to be developed into ''Hawk-i'' fighter - trainer aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=EurAsian Times |date=2021-04-22 |title=Indian Air Force's Hawk-i Trainer Jet Is Now Equipped With Deadly ASRAAM Missile |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indian-air-forces-hawk-i-trainer-jet-is-now-equipped-with-deadly-asraam-missile/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Passenger, transport and utility aircraft ====
* [[Hawker Siddeley HS 748|'''HS 748 Avro''']] — (''being retired'') modified for military usage, includes Series 2M variant with large freight door. Produced at [https://service.hal-india.co.in/TAD-Kanpur%20Division/M__120 '''Transport Aircraft Division'''], [[Kanpur]].
* '''[[Dornier 228]]''' — (''under production'') 117 built with additional fuselage, wings and tail unit for production of the upgraded [[Dornier 228|Dornier 228 NG]] variant. Sometimes referred to as HAL 228. Several variants including Maritime Surveillance and Utility version under production in at '''Transport Aircraft Division'''.

==== Helicopters ====
* [[Aérospatiale Lama|'''Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama''']] — HAL Cheetah, Lancer, Cheetal Variants
* [[Aerospatiale Alouette III|'''Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III''']] — HAL Chetak, Chetan Variants

==== Engines ====

===== Turbofan Engines =====
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|'''Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 811''']] — Engine for [[SEPECAT Jaguar]], produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Bangalore/M__96 '''Engine Division Bangalore''']
* [[Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour|'''Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 871''']] — Engine for [[BAE Hawk#Hawk 132|BAE Hawk Mk 132]], produced under licence in '''Engine Division Bangalore'''
* [[Garrett AiResearch TPE-331|'''Garrett TPE331-5''']] — Engine for [[Dornier 228]], produced under licence in '''Engine Division Bangalore'''
* [[Saturn AL-31|'''Saturn AL-31FP''']] — Engine for [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]], produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Sukhoi%20Engine%20Division%20Koraput/M__140 '''Sukhoi Engine Division Koraput''']
* [[Klimov RD-33#RD-33MK|'''Klimov RD-33MK''']] — Engine for [[Mikoyan MiG-29]], produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Koraput/M__138 '''Engine Division Koraput''']
* '''[[Tumansky R-25]]''' — Engine for [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21]], produced under licence in '''Engine Division Koraput'''
* [[General Electric F414|'''F414-GE-INS6''']] — Engine for [[HAL Tejas Mk2]], [[HAL TEDBF]] and [[HAL AMCA|HAL AMCA Mk1]], negotiations for licensed production underway. Production in new facility in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pubby |first=Manu |date=2024-08-10 |title=Technical, price bids submitted in fighter jet engine deal with US |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms?from=mdr#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17233999663898&csi=1&referrer=https://www.google.com&ampshare=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms |access-date=2024-08-12 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

===== Turboshaft Engine =====
* '''[[Turbomeca TM 333]]''' — Engine for [[HAL Dhruv|HAL Dhruv Mk 1/2]] and [[Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama#Variants|HAL Cheetal]], produced under licence in [https://service.hal-india.co.in/Engine%20Division%20Bangalore/M__96 '''Engine Division Bangalore''']

==Notable people==
* [[Kota Harinarayana]] (b. 1943), president of the [[Aeronautical Society of India]] and chief designer of [[HAL Tejas]]
* [[Kurt Tank]] (1898–1983),  German aeronautical engineer, designed [[Hindustan Marut]] fighter-bomber
* [[Roddam Narasimha]] (1933–2020), aerospace scientist and [[fluid dynamics|fluid dynamicist]]
* [[Vishnu Madav Ghatage]] (1908–1991), one of the pioneers of Indian aeronautics

==See also==
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* [[HAL Aerospace Museum]]
* [[Pragati Aerospace Museum]]
* [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
* [[HAL Airport]]
* [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]
* [[Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company]]
* [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited SC]]
* [[National Aerospace Laboratories]]
* [[Mahindra Aerospace]]
* [[Tata Advanced Systems]]
* [[Aeronautical Development Agency]]
* [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited SC|HAL SC]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.hal-india.com}}
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