HAL and Hensoldt team up to make Indian helicopters safer

Business Nov 20, 2025

HAL just signed a major deal with Germany's Hensoldt Sensors to bring advanced obstacle avoidance tech to Indian helicopters.
Announced at the Dubai Airshow, this system will debut in HAL's light combat helicopter (LCH) and later roll out to other military choppers like the advanced light helicopter (ALH).

What's cool about this partnership?

HAL gets full rights to make and repair this LiDAR-based safety tech in India—so pilots get real-time help avoiding obstacles, even in tough conditions.
The move not only boosts local aerospace skills but could also open doors for exports, lining up with India's push for more homegrown defense solutions.