A Backbone of Defense : History of Hindustan Aeronautical Limited

It was pressing need to have sound and strong defence oriented industry to enable military forces to protect India from external aggression. Such industry should be capable to design and manufacture essentials for sustaining air power, aeronautics and its allied industries. India should be able to manufacture and build indigenously latest avionics and armament. Considering past experiences of confrontation with neighbors in early seventies it has become compelling to produce sophisticated weapons, aircrafts and their accessories. At present whatever defence support India is getting from abroad may be suspended or stopped due to changing international situation and India should have her options. Keeping this view in mind India cannot wholly depend on foreign countries for defence assistance. Hence to avoid this India should endeavour to become self-reliant

Keywords:
Indian Air Force. Defence, Hindustan Aeronautical Limited