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Who makes the Tejas fighter?
Last updated: October 2026
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.
| Company | Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru |
| Arms revenue, 2023 | $3.7 billion (2023) |
- Tejas light combat aircraft
- Dhruv/ALH helicopters
- Prachand attack helicopter
- Su-30MKI (licensed)
- HTT-40 trainer
- Indian Air Force, Army and Navy
Sources2 sources
SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Business Standard (SIPRI summary)
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