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Who makes the Tejas fighter? — Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL)
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Who makes the Tejas fighter?

Hindustan Aeronautics of Bengaluru makes the Tejas light combat aircraft — India’s indigenous fighter — plus Dhruv helicopters, the Prachand attack helicopter and licensed Su-30MKIs. With $3.7B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), it is India’s largest arms producer, supplying the Indian Air Force, Army and Navy.

At a glance

CompanyHindustan Aeronautics (HAL)
CountryIndia
HeadquartersBengaluru
Arms revenue, 2023$3.7 billion (2023)

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Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Business Standard (SIPRI summary)

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