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Defence
Rajnath Singh Attends HAL's 2000th Aero-Engine Milestone in Koraput, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Koraput in Odisha where Hindustan Aeronautics Limited celebrated the production of its 2000th aero-engine. The milestone underscores HAL's growing capability in indigenous aircraft engine manufacturing.
Rajnath Singh arrived at HAL's Koraput facility to attend a ceremony marking the production of the 2000th aero-engine. The event was organised by HAL to celebrate this significant manufacturing milestone.
HAL officials highlighted that reaching the 2000th engine reflects the corporation's sustained growth in aero-engine production and its contribution to India's defence self-reliance.
The Koraput division of HAL is known for manufacturing aero-engines for various Indian military aircraft, and this milestone adds to its record of indigenous defence production.
Senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and HAL leadership were present at the function, underscoring the importance of the achievement for the nation's aerospace capabilities.
HAL officials highlighted that reaching the 2000th engine reflects the corporation's sustained growth in aero-engine production and its contribution to India's defence self-reliance.
The Koraput division of HAL is known for manufacturing aero-engines for various Indian military aircraft, and this milestone adds to its record of indigenous defence production.
Senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and HAL leadership were present at the function, underscoring the importance of the achievement for the nation's aerospace capabilities.