We lost 26 lakh man-hours in last two months: HAL Chairman & MD R Madhavan

BENGALURU: Many ongoing defence projects at the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) are likely to be hit due to the Covid-19-induced disruption in the supply chain in India and abroad.

HAL Chairman and MD 
R Madhavan told TNSE that getting materials from sub-contractors, mostly MSMEs, and some big firms is crucial for their projects. “We lost 26 lakh man-hours in the last two months. Currently, it is recoverable as long as material starts coming. But our main problem is with the supply chain,” Madhavan said while hoping for an improvement in the situation. The ongoing projects like Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Su-30MKI repair and overhaul, Intermediate Jet Trainer that is designed and developed by the PSU, and Advanced Light Helicopter, are likely to take a hit.