Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to jointly produce SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. This collaboration represents a landmark achievement for India’s aviation sector, as the SJ-100 will become the first complete passenger aircraft manufactured domestically. The initiative aligns with the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) vision by strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities, reducing dependence on foreign imports, and positioning India as a key player in the global civil aviation production ecosystem.