DK Sunil has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The appointment, which came into effect on September 9, 2024, was announced by the company on Monday evening.

What Happened: Prior to his appointment as the chairman and managing Director, Sunil was serving as the director of engineering and R&D at HAL. He had been holding the additional charge of chairman & managing Director since September 1, 2024. His tenure is expected to last until April 30, 2026, or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence.

He has had a remarkable career at HAL, spanning 37 years. He has made significant contributions in various areas including design, production, quality enhancement, and customer support. He has played a key role in the development of new technologies such as High Power Radar Power Supply, Voice Activated Control System, and Combined Interrogator Transponder.

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Earlier today, the company signed a contract worth ₹26,000 crore with the Defence Ministry for the manufacture of 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft. This deal, which was formalised on September 9, 2024, is expected to boost HAL’s production capabilities and strengthen its position in the defence sector.

Earlier in the month, the Defence Acquisition Council sanctioned procurements worth ₹1.44 lakh crore for the Indian Armed Forces, which is likely to benefit companies like HAL.

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