HAL partners with Adani defence systems and BEML for production of Light Combat Helicopter

Under the agreements, the BEML and Adani Defence will manufacture 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has tied up with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for manufacturing fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).Under the agreements, the BEML and Adani Defence will manufacture 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively.“This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening India’s aerospace ecosystem. For the first time, the private industry is being integrated into the production of helicopter fuselage structures. This partnership will expand capacity, strengthen the domestic supply chain and contribute to enhancing indigenous aero