Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has renamed the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) as 'Yashas' after making significant modifications to enhance its spin resistance and stability. The aircraft is equipped with an advanced glass cockpit, a FADEC-controlled AL55I engine, and Indian-made avionics, improving its efficiency for pilot training. 'Yashas' plays a crucial role in Stage II pilot training, counter-insurgency operations, and aerobatics, with the capability to carry a 1,000 kg armament load. The renaming aligns with HAL’s efforts to modernize Indigenous aircraft for defence applications.