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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hyd firm hands over LCA fuselage to HAL
Hyderabad: City-based VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage (CF) assembly for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday, marking a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The handover took place in Hyderabad in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, secretary, defence production, ministry of defence; DK Sunil, chairman and managing director, HAL; and Abdul Salam, general manager (LCA Tejas), who received the assembly from V Venkata Raju, chairman and managing director, VEM Technologies. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Kumar highlighted that the collaboration between HAL and VEM Technologies is accelerating the production of the LCA Mk1A. He emphasised the govt's commitment to achieving self-reliance in defence under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. "India's defence production is growing at 10% annually, with strong growth in exports as well. This would not be possible without the support of industry partners and public sector undertakings like HAL," he said. Sunil described the handover as a major milestone. "We are witnessing rapid growth in tier 1 and MSME suppliers contributing to the LCA Tejas programme. This CF delivery from VEM Technologies marks the establishment of a fourth production line for LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL Bengaluru and one in HAL Nashik. With more sub-assemblies in the pipeline, we are on track to scale up production and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force," he said. Sanjay Chawla, director general (AQA), and his team, who serve as the final acceptance authority for airborne products in military aviation, played a key role in supporting and certifying the defect-free CF assembly. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Venkata Raju said, "We have established a dedicated hangar with two assembly lines, and a third robotic jig-based setup will be operational by end of 2025." In addition to CF, VEM Technologies is also building fuel drop tanks and pylon assemblies for the LCA Tejas.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
First centre fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A handed over to HAL
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): In a boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Friday. The handover took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL, Dr DK Sunil. According to the release, this marks the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas has been manufactured by a private Indian company. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar hailed the partnership between HAL and VEM Technologies for accelerating the production of LCA Mk 1A. He said that defence production and exports are growing significantly, at about 10 per cent annually. This would not have been possible without the support of industries and Public Sector Units like HAL. The country's security and sovereignty are paramount and cannot be achieved without its own manufacturing and supply of spare parts, which could meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. CMD, HAL, acknowledged the rapid growth of Tier 1 and MSME suppliers in the production of the LCA Tejas. The handover marked a significant milestone in establishing a fourth production line for the LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL-Bengaluru and one in HAL-Nashik. He assured that with major sub-assemblies underway, HAL will increase the production of the LCA aircraft and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force. HAL has built a national aerospace ecosystem by closely supporting private partners and providing critical inputs such as jigs, fixtures, tools, and technical know-how. This has enabled companies like L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies, and Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to produce complex sub-assemblies such as centre fuselages, fuel drop tanks, pylons, rear fuselages, wings, fins, rudders, and air intakes. The LCA Tejas Division has already received structural modules of air intake assemblies, rear fuselage assemblies, loom assemblies, and fin and rudder assemblies in the Mk1A configuration. HAL plans to extend this outsourcing model to future projects, reinforcing its in-house capacity with the expertise of Indian industry. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, HAL continues to drive indigenisation efforts in the aerospace and defence sector. HAL has partnered with over 6,300 Indian vendors, including 2,448 MSMEs, supporting thousands of skilled jobs and contributing to a robust domestic supply chain. In the last three years, HAL has placed orders worth Rs 13,763 crore with Indian vendors and is actively pursuing the indigenisation of complex aircraft systems and critical components across platforms. (ANI)
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
First centre fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A handed over to HAL
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on Friday. The handover took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of HAL, DK Sunil, a Defence Ministry statement said. This event marks the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas is being manufactured by a private Indian company. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Kumar hailed the partnership between HAL and VEM Technologies in accelerating the production of LCA Mk 1A. He said, "There is a significant growth in defence production at a rate of about 10 percent annually, as well as in our defence exports. This would not have been possible without the support of industries and Public Sector Units like HAL. Security and sovereignty of the country are paramount and cannot be achieved without our own manufacturing and supply of spare parts, which could meet the requirements of the Armed Forces". CMD, HAL, acknowledged the rapid growth of Tier 1 and MSME suppliers in the production of the LCA Tejas. The handover marked a significant milestone in establishing a fourth production line for the LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL-Bengaluru and one in HAL-Nashik. He assured that with major sub-assemblies underway, HAL will increase the production of the LCA aircraft and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force. HAL has built a national aerospace ecosystem by closely supporting private partners and providing critical inputs such as jigs, fixtures, tools, and technical know-how. This has enabled companies like L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies, and Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to produce complex sub-assemblies such as centre fuselages, fuel drop tanks, pylons, rear fuselages, wings, fins, rudders, and air intakes. The LCA Tejas Division has already received structural modules of air intake assemblies, rear fuselage assemblies, loom assemblies, and fin and rudder assemblies in the Mk1A configuration. HAL plans to extend this outsourcing model to future projects, reinforcing its in-house capacity with the expertise of Indian industry. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, HAL continues to drive indigenisation efforts in the aerospace and defence sector. In the last three years, HAL has placed orders worth Rs 13,763 crore with Indian vendors and is actively pursuing the indigenisation of complex aircraft systems and critical components across platforms. UNI RBE SSP
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
HAL Receives First Centre Fuselage For LCA Tejas Mk 1A
Last Updated: This marks the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas has been manufactured by a private Indian company, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Friday. VEM Technologies, a Hyderabad-based firm, handed over the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on May 30, marking a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. This marks the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas has been manufactured by a private Indian company, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Friday. The handover took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL, Dr DK Sunil. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar hailed the partnership between HAL and VEM Technologies for accelerating the production of LCA Mk 1A. He said that defence production and exports are growing significantly, at about 10 per cent annually. This would not have been possible without the support of industries and Public Sector Units like HAL. The country's security and sovereignty are paramount and cannot be achieved without its own manufacturing and supply of spare parts, which could meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. CMD, HAL, acknowledged the rapid growth of Tier 1 and MSME suppliers in the production of the LCA Tejas. The handover marked a significant milestone in establishing a fourth production line for the LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL-Bengaluru and one in HAL-Nashik. He assured that with major sub-assemblies underway, HAL will increase the production of the LCA aircraft and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force. HAL has built a national aerospace ecosystem by closely supporting private partners and providing critical inputs such as jigs, fixtures, tools, and technical know-how. This has enabled companies like L&T, Alpha Tocol, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), VEM Technologies, and Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to produce complex sub-assemblies such as centre fuselages, fuel drop tanks, pylons, rear fuselages, wings, fins, rudders, and air intakes. The LCA Tejas Division has already received structural modules of air intake assemblies, rear fuselage assemblies, loom assemblies, and fin and rudder assemblies in the Mk1A configuration. HAL plans to extend this outsourcing model to future projects, reinforcing its in-house capacity with the expertise of the Indian industry. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, HAL continues to drive indigenisation efforts in the aerospace and defence sector. HAL has partnered with over 6,300 Indian vendors, including 2,448 MSMEs, supporting thousands of skilled jobs and contributing to a robust domestic supply chain. In the last three years, HAL has placed orders worth Rs 13,763 crore with Indian vendors and is actively pursuing the indigenisation of complex aircraft systems and critical components across platforms. First Published:
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Made in Hyd centre fuselage for Tejas fighter jet
1 2 Hyderabad: In a significant boost to India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies Private Ltd has successfully completed and handed over the first centre fuselage (CF) assembly of the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This milestone marks a critical step in the collaborative production of India's next generation fighter aircraft. The CF assembly—comprising a semi-monocoque structure made from a mix of metallic and carbon fibre composite materials—was built entirely at VEM's Hyderabad facility. The formal handover to HAL will take place on May 30, in the presence of senior defence officials, including Sanjeev Kumar, secretary (defence production), ministry of defence; DK Sunil, chairman and managing director of HAL, and K Ravi, director (operations), HAL. VEM Technologies undertook the manufacturing and assembly of 1,595 precision-engineered components for the CF. Each component underwent stringent quality inspection at every stage by HAL's quality assurance teams. The final assembly also received clearances from the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, reinforcing its readiness for integration into the Tejas Mk1A platform. "Getting the assembly jig clearance is also significant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Soluções confiáveis para centros de dados IA Siemens Energy Read More Undo It will now be handed over to HAL for further production," said S Aravind Reddy, senior manager, VEM Technologies. The handover of this second assembly jig significantly strengthens VEM's role as a trusted production partner in HAL's long-term LAC programme. The Tejas Mk1A airframe consists of five major structural modules: Front, centre, and rear fuselage, along with the left and right wings. While the CF was developed by VEM, other modules are being manufactured by private aerospace firms in Bengaluru and Coimbatore, showcasing the growing footprint of Indian industry in defence production. With over two decades of partnership with HAL, VEM Technologies has supported numerous critical defence platforms and continues to play a key role in complex systems integration and structural manufacturing. In a parallel development, HAL has operationalised a third production line for the Tejas Mk1A at its Nashik facility. This line will add capacity for eight additional aircraft annually, augmenting the current output of 16 units from HAL's two Bengaluru-based lines. The first Tejas Mk1A from Nashik is scheduled for rollout in June 2025, according to official sources. Building aerospace future The Tejas Mk1A variant features major upgrades, including enhanced avionics, active electronically scanned array radar, electronic warfare systems, and air-to-air refuelling capability—key enhancements that align with modern combat requirements. Beyond the LCA, VEM Technologies is also deeply involved in the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA) programme—India's upcoming fifth-generation stealth fighter. The company continues to support the DRDO-led AMCA project through advanced structural manufacturing, assembly, and integration capabilities, reinforcing its role in the nation's aerospace future.
