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HAL Delivers Tejas Trainers, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG Helicopters

22 September 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYHAL Delivers TejasTrainers, HTT-40and Dhruv NGHelicopters22 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited made a batch of deliveries to the Indian Air Force and to Pawan Hans Limited.

Key facts

PlatformUnitsHanded to
LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainer2IAF
HTT-40 basic trainer3IAF
Dhruv NG helicopter4Pawan Hans Limited
  • The HTT-40 handover is the first step in a contract covering 70 aircraft.
  • Dhruv NG is a civil helicopter produced in India to satisfy AS-4 airworthiness norms.

Exam angle

  • Manufacturer: HAL.
  • Total HTT-40 order: 70 aircraft.
  • Civil customer for Dhruv NG: Pawan Hans Limited.

Test yourself

1. How many HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft were handed over to the IAF in this batch?

Three HTT-40 aircraft were delivered.

2. To which organisation did HAL hand over four Dhruv NG helicopters?

The four Dhruv NG helicopters went to Pawan Hans Limited.

3. The HTT-40 deliveries fall under a contract for how many aircraft?

The contract covers 70 aircraft.

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