Current Affairs - Defence

India signed a defence cooperation agreement with Italy on October 10, 2023, in Rome. The agreement was signed by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a state-run aerospace and defence manufacturer in India. It is the largest aerospace company in India and produces a wide range of aircraft, helicopters, engines, and other aerospace components. HAL delivered the first trainer version of the LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force in 2023. The Tejas trainer is a twin-seater aircraft that will be used to train IAF pilots on the Tejas fighter aircraft. It can also serve as a fighter aircraft when needed.