First private-sector centre fuselage for Tejas Mk1A handed over to HAL
VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage assembly for the LCA Tejas Mk1A to HAL in Hyderabad on 30 May 2025, the first major Tejas sub-assembly made by a private Indian company.
Summary
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 30 May 2025, the Ministry of Defence said. It is the first time a major Tejas sub-assembly has been made by a private Indian company. The handover took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and HAL CMD D. K. Sunil, and was described as a milestone towards a fourth production line for the LCA Mk1A.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 30 May 2025, Hyderabad
- Supplier
- VEM Technologies (private)
- Recipient
- HAL
- Assembly
- Centre fuselage, LCA Tejas Mk1A
- First
- First major Tejas sub-assembly by a private Indian company
- Present
- Secretary (DP) Sanjeev Kumar; HAL CMD D. K. Sunil
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which private company handed over the first centre fuselage assembly for the LCA Tejas Mk1A to HAL on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — VEM Technologies
The Ministry of Defence said VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage to HAL.
In which city was the first Tejas Mk1A centre fuselage handed over to HAL?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
The handover took place in Hyderabad on 30 May 2025.