Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is eyeing to produce 10 to 12 tonne attack helicopter by 2027 which will be comparable with some of the best medium-lift military choppers globally like the Apache of the Boeing. The aim of the mega project is to stop import of more than Rs 4 lakh crore worth of military helicopters for the three services in the coming years.
HAL is Bengaluru based Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) Company engaged in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade and servicing of a wide range of products including, aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, accessories and aerospace structures.