Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd asks firms to build helicopters

HAL, the public sector defence major which has designed, developed and manufactures the ALH, issued a notice inviting ‘expression of interest’ from private firms with relevant experience in the aerospace and engineering industry. 

“HAL is looking for the Indian Partner, who has the capability of having five years of experience in engineering/ aerospace industry (including manufacturing and assembly), having net worth of Rs 2,000 cr and minimum turnover of Rs 2,500 crore, possessing skilled and qualified manpower, registered in India or having majority holding by Indian stakeholders and willing to enter strategic collaboration with HAL,” a HAL statement said.