HAL Koraput Delivers 2,000th Aero-Engine, Marking Six Decades of Propulsion Manufacturing

The Raksha Mantri witnessed the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Koraput Division, marking six decades of propulsion manufacturing since its establishment in 1964. Key announcements included increasing annual AL-31FP engine production capacity from 30 to 50 engines with a Rs 335 crore investment, and establishing a second Shakti engine production line with a Rs 218 crore investment to achieve an annual capacity of up to 100 engines by 2028-29. Additionally, an indigenous high-thrust engine programme with an investment of about Rs 5,000 crore is being pursued for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.