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title: "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Marks Historic 2,000th Aero-Engine Delivery at HAL Koraput; Unveils ₹218-Crore Shakti Engine Expansion"
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date: 2026-10-06
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description: "Bhubneswar — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate a landmark milestone today, October 6, 2026, celebrating the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at..."
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# Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Marks Historic 2,000th Aero-Engine Delivery at HAL Koraput; Unveils ₹218-Crore Shakti Engine Expansion

Bhubneswar — Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh** is scheduled to inaugurate a landmark milestone today, October 6, 2026, celebrating the delivery of the **2,000th aero-engine** by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Koraput Division The event marks nearly 60 years of the facility's contribution to India’s aerospace, defence manufacturing capabilities, and the operational readiness of the Armed Force.

- **Expansion of Shakti Engine Production:** The Defence Minister will announce the establishment of a second production line for **Shakti engines**, backed by an investment of **₹218 crore**

- **Boosting Indigenous Platforms:** This new capacity is designed to support the escalating propulsion requirements of indigenous helicopter platforms, specifically the **Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter** and the **Prachand Light Combat Helicopter**

- **Strategic Vision:** The milestone aligns with the government’s broader directive to transition India from a defence equipment buyer into a self-reliant designer, developer, and manufacturer [0]. Building indigenous aero-engine capabilities is considered highly critical due to the technical complexity of propulsion systems

Prominent dignitaries attending the ceremony alongside the Defence Minister include Odisha Chief Minister **Mohan Charan Majhi**, Secretary of Defence Production **Sanjeev Kumar**, and HAL Chairman and Managing Director **Ravi K**.