Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France's Safran Aircraft Engines signed a long-term agreement on July 22, 2026 for the production and supply of turbine ring forgings in superalloys. These forgings are critical components used in jet engine manufacture. The deal advances India-France defence-industrial cooperation under the Special Strategic Global Partnership (February 2026 Mumbai Summit) and the Horizon 2047 Roadmap. HAL, India's largest defence PSU, is expanding its aerospace manufacturing capabilities as India pursues greater indigenisation in defence through Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines Sign Long-Term Deal for Turbine Ring Forgings in Superalloys — India-France Aerospace Cooperation
Key Points
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France's Safran Aircraft Engines signed a long-term agreement on July 22, 2026 for the production and supply of turbine ring forgings in superalloys
- These forgings are critical components used in jet engine manufacture
- The deal advances India-France defence-industrial cooperation under the Special Strategic Global Partnership (February 2026 Mumbai Summit) and the Horizon 2047 Roadmap
- HAL, India's largest defence PSU, is expanding its aerospace manufacturing capabilities as India pursues greater indigenisation in defence through Aatmanirbhar Bharat
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• HAL + Safran Aircraft Engines: turbine ring forgings (superalloys) long-term deal (July 22, 2026) • Turbine ring forgings: critical jet engine components; reflects India-France defence-industrial cooperation • India-France: Special Strategic Global Partnership (Feb 2026 Mumbai); Horizon 2047 Roadmap • HAL: Navratna CPSE; HQ Bengaluru; India's largest defence PSU; est. 1940
