Rajnath Singh Opens New Plant To Double Homegrown Fighter Plane Production | Read

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today inaugurated a new plant at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru to double the production of India's indigenous fighter jet - LCA Tejas. "We cannot remain dependent on other countries for the defence of our country... You (HAL) have received a ₹ 48,000-cr order from the armed forces. This is the biggest indigenous defence procurement, which will give new heights to Indian aerospace sector. It is a historical deal," Rajnath Singh said while addressing a gathering of HAL management and staffers.