Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MkI1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on October 17, 2025. He also flagged-off the first LCA Mk1A produced at the facility. The event marks a new chapter in HAL’s journey, one that enhances the nation’s production capacity and strengthens the foundation of a robust, self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem. The LCA Tejas Mk1A is not merely a fighter aircraft; but a statement of India’s design and manufacturing excellence, conceived, developed and produced indigenously through the collaboration of HAL, Aeronautical Development Agency, DRDO and the Indian Air Force.
Key Highlights
- Inauguration of 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A and 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
- LCA Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 are symbols of India’s growing Aatmanirbharta in defence.
- HAL is the backbone of India’s defence sector, contributing significantly to indigenisation and self-reliance.
- HAL Nashik has played a pivotal role in taking India’s defence manufacturing capabilities to newer heights for over six decades.
- The new production lines will enhance the nation’s production capacity and strengthen the foundation of a robust, self-sustaining aerospace ecosystem.