India, March 9 -- The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.

In his address, Singh termed the handing over as a milestone in the historic journey of India's defence manufacturing.

The ceremony is a testimony to India's progress towards Aatmanirbharta in defence and the Government's commitment towards enhanced public-private partnership, he said.

Rajnath Singh commended HAL and the private sector for constantly strengthening the Armed Forces with latest platforms & technologies...