Indian government officials dismissed claims from a New York Times report alleging that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited rerouted UK-made defense items to Russia, calling the report factually incorrect and misleading. The government reaffirmed that HAL has scrupulously followed international trade controls and end-user commitments, reinforcing its adherence to ethical practices amidst long-standing defense ties.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was awarded a contract valued at approximately $7.3bn by the Indian government to supply 156 Light Combat Helicopters (Prachand), a deal that marks the biggest defense procurement in India’s history. The contract, part of the Make in India initiative, reinforces domestic defense manufacturing to equip the military with advanced combat technology for high altitude operations.

HAL secured a substantial contract under India’s Rs 4.2 Lakh Crore defence purchase program, receiving an order for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft. This deal reinforces the firm’s role in supplying advanced military technology that can contribute to state militarism and potentially support repressive actions.

HAL's management offered a wage package considered inadequate by union workers, leading to a prolonged strike and exposing deep flaws in the company's labor relations and fair compensation practices.

HAL employees have embarked on an indefinite strike due to unresolved wage revision disputes dating back to 2017. This prolonged labor unrest highlights deficiencies in the company’s handling of fair labor practices and worker rights, signaling neglect in an area crucial for ensuring equity and resistance against authoritarian corporatism.

Around 20,000 HAL employees initiated an indefinite strike demanding wage revision and fairer treatment, amid claims of discrimination between workers and executives.

Workers at HAL initiated a strike on October 14, 2019, demanding wage parity with executives. The company's dismissal of these demands and justification of unequal wage revisions highlights concerning labor relations and a disregard for fair worker treatment.

Workers at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited embarked on an indefinite hunger strike protesting systematic discrimination and unequal wage revisions, highlighting exploitive labor practices between executives and workers.