Hindustan Aeronautics to open office in Malaysia

21 Aug 2022 , 01:32 AM

Hindustan Aeronautics HAL signed an MoU for establishing an office in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia The office in Malaysia will help HAL in tapping the new b siness opportunities for Fighter Lead-in Trainer FLIT LCA and other requirements of Royal Malaysian Air Force RMAF like Su-30 MKM and Hawk upgrades It will reinforce commitment of India in supporting the Malaysian Defence Forces and industry for sustainable aerospace and defence landscape in Malaysia HAL had submitted a proposal to Ministry of Defence M P EF Malaysia during October 2021 for supply of 18 FLIT LCAs against a global tender issued by RMAF The final winner of the tender is expected to be declared soon by Malaysian authorities LCA Tejas stands a fair chance of selection in the bid as it meets all the parameters sought by RMAF HALs office in Kuala Lumpur will take up market promotion of HALs range of products and services not only ii Malaysia but in the entire South East Asia The office will also contribute in increasing serviceability of existing platforms being operated by RMAF and for neighbouring Air Forces in the region