HAL to showcase indigenous defence platforms, strengthen global partnerships at Farnborough Airshow 2026

New Delhi: State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will participate in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, scheduled to be held from July 20 to 24 at Farnborough Airfield in Hampshire, United Kingdom, with an aim to deepen strategic partnerships and showcase India's indigenous aerospace capabilities.

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The HAL delegation will be led by Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K. The company will also serve as the nodal agency for the India Pavilion, representing India's expanding aerospace and defence ecosystem alongside other Indian defence organisations and industry partners.

During the five-day event, HAL will hold high-level business meetings, strategic engagements and customer interactions to strengthen its international presence and explore new business opportunities.

"HAL has consistently represented India's aerospace capabilities at the Farnborough International Airshow, enabling sustained engagement with global OEMs, suppliers, customers and government stakeholders. This year's participation reflects our commitment to co-development, addressing global supply chain challenges and advancing India's defence export ambitions," Ravi K said in a statement.

HAL is expected to hold strategic discussions with global aerospace and defence companies, including GE Aerospace, Eaton Aerospace, Honeywell, Safran, Martin-Baker and MBDA, to explore collaboration opportunities in aircraft systems, aero engines, avionics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and advanced manufacturing technologies.

At the India Pavilion, HAL will showcase scaled models of its indigenous defence platforms, including the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Prachand Light Combat Helicopter, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Rudra, Dhruv NG helicopter and the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The company will also introduce interactive kiosks and digital displays featuring 360-degree visualisations of its aircraft platforms, assemblies and sub-assemblies for the first time.

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HAL said its participation at the global aerospace event reinforces India's emergence as a major aerospace manufacturing hub and a reliable partner for advanced aviation programmes. The company currently has annual revenue of approximately USD 3.76 billion and a market capitalisation of around USD 31 billion.

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