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HAL Files Cheating & Forgery Case Over Fake Test Reports In Tejas Mk1A Supply Chain SEO DES: The case covers 2022–23 procurement of 172 parts across 35 categories; HAL found discrepancies in checks, and a lab denied issuing several certificates SOCIAL: HAL has filed a cheating and forgery case against a Hyderabad-based supplier over alleged 199 forged test reports linked to Tejas Mk1A aircraft components. The FIR names Tec Aero Devices and its CEO. The case covers 2022–23 procurement of 172 parts across 35 categories. HAL detected discrepancies during quality checks, and a lab reportedly denied issuing several certificates. HAL lodged a complaint in Bengaluru, debarred the supplier for three years, and confirmed no payments were made. The matter is under investigation. Image: Government of India (Wikimedia) Video: Bengaluru, India: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has filed a cheating and forgery case against a Hyderabad-based aerospace supplier over allegations that it submitted forged material test reports linked to components used in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme. According to official complaints, HAL’s Aircraft Division has named Tec Aero Devices and its CEO M. Sivarama Prasad in the FIR, accusing them of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and forgery under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code. The case relates to procurement orders placed between March 2022 and September 2023 for 35 categories of components and 172 individual parts supplied for the indigenous fighter aircraft programme. HAL has alleged that the supplier submitted as many as 199 forged material test reports covering critical aerospace-grade components. These reports were reportedly linked to key testing parameters including tensile strength, hardness, shear load, corrosion resistance, and non-destructive testing. The discrepancies came to light during routine quality assurance checks conducted by HAL, which triggered a deeper internal review of the certification documents submitted by the vendor. As part of the investigation, HAL conducted verification with the laboratory mentioned in the test certificates. The lab reportedly denied issuing several of the documents attributed to it, stating that its name and credentials had been misused. This confirmation strengthened suspicions that the test reports were fabricated and not generated through authorised testing procedures. Following internal findings, HAL lodged a formal complaint with the HAL police station in Bengaluru, leading to the registration of an FIR. The case includes charges of cheating, forgery, forgery for the purpose of cheating, and criminal conspiracy. HAL has also initiated internal procurement action against the supplier, including issuing a show-cause notice and imposing a three-year debarment, barring the company from participating in future contracts until March 2027. Officials further confirmed that no payments were released for the disputed supplies, thereby limiting financial exposure. The incident has raised concerns over supply chain integrity within India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in relation to the Tejas Mk1A programme, which is central to the Indian Air Force’s modernisation plans. The Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A is a key indigenous fighter platform under large-scale production, and stringent quality assurance is critical for ensuring airworthiness and operational safety. While HAL has not issued further comments beyond confirming the complaint and ongoing cooperation with authorities, the matter is now under police investigation. The case comes amid increased scrutiny of defence procurement processes and quality control mechanisms in high-value indigenous aerospace programmes. Investigators are expected to determine whether the alleged forgery was an isolated supplier-level issue or part of a broader malpractice within the supply chain.

HAL Files Cheating & Forgery Case Over Fake Test Reports In Tejas Mk1A Supply Chain

Aviation Today News Desk June 14, 2026

Bengaluru, India: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has filed a cheating and forgery case against a Hyderabad-based aerospace supplier over allegations that

Hyderabad, India: Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has become India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million in a major funding round led by Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, marking a defining moment for the country’s rapidly expanding private space sector. The funding round pushed the company’s valuation to approximately $1.1 billion, making it the first Indian private space startup to cross the unicorn threshold. The round saw participation from funds managed by BlackRock, founders of Greenko Group, Arkam Ventures, Playbook Partners, Shanghvi Family Office and several existing investors. With this latest infusion, Skyroot’s total funding has climbed to nearly $160 million since its founding in 2018. The company said the fresh capital will be used to increase launch frequency, expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate development of its heavier-lift Vikram-2 rocket and strengthen its commercial launch operations globally. Founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, Skyroot emerged from Hyderabad’s growing deep-tech ecosystem and became one of the earliest startups incubated at T-Hub. The company was established shortly after the Indian government opened the space sector to private participation in 2020, enabling startups to access ISRO facilities and infrastructure. Skyroot later became the first private Indian company to formally sign an agreement with ISRO for testing and launch support. Skyroot first entered global headlines in November 2022 after successfully launching Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed rocket to reach space. The suborbital mission, named “Mission Prarambh,” was launched from Sriharikota and reached an apogee of nearly 89.5 kilometres, establishing the company as a pioneer in India’s commercial launch industry. The company is now preparing for the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, which is expected to become India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. Skyroot has positioned the Vikram series as low-cost, rapidly deployable launch systems designed primarily for the growing global small satellite market. According to the company, the Vikram rockets incorporate extensive use of carbon composite structures, modular architecture and 3D-printed engines to reduce manufacturing timelines and operational costs. Skyroot has repeatedly stated that its long-term objective is to make space launches as reliable, regular and affordable as commercial aviation. Sherpalo Ventures founder Ram Shriram, one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent early technology investors and an early Google backer, is expected to join Skyroot’s board following the investment. Sherpalo had previously invested in the company during earlier funding rounds as well. Skyroot’s rise also reflects Hyderabad’s emergence as a major aerospace and defence innovation hub. Telangana leaders, including former IT minister KT Rama Rao, described the milestone as a validation of the state’s long-term focus on innovation infrastructure and deep-tech incubation through platforms such as T-Hub and T-Works. In recent years, Skyroot has significantly expanded its infrastructure footprint. In 2023, the company unveiled “MAX-Q,” described as India’s largest private integrated rocket development facility near Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The company has also signed agreements with the Telangana government to establish integrated private rocket manufacturing, integration and testing facilities in the state. The startup has additionally developed multiple propulsion technologies under its “Kalam” engine series, named after former President and aerospace scientist APJ Abdul Kalam. Among its milestones were successful tests of the Kalam-5 and Kalam-100 rocket motors, both intended for use in the Vikram launch vehicles. The company has claimed these systems represent some of the largest privately developed rocket stages tested in India. Skyroot’s unicorn milestone comes amid growing momentum in India’s private spacetech sector, with companies such as Agnikul Cosmos, Pixxel, Bellatrix Aerospace and Dhruva Space also attracting increasing investor interest and international partnerships. Analysts believe the country’s lower launch costs, engineering talent base and expanding satellite market position India as a major future player in the global commercial space industry. Chief executive Pawan Kumar Chandana recently said global demand for satellite launches and international customers would become a major long-term revenue driver for the company as commercial launch requirements continue rising worldwide.

Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India’s First Space-Tech Unicorn After $60 Million Funding Round

Aviation Today News Desk May 16, 2026

Hyderabad, India: Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has become India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million in a major funding round led

Florida: Piper Aircraft reported a strong finish to 2024, delivering 291 aircraft—a nearly 20% increase from 2023, with 46 more aircraft delivered year-over-year—marking its highest delivery count since 2001 | Aviation Today

Piper Aircraft Record Sales in 20 years, FAA Mandates Rudder Change for 31,000 planes

Aviation Today News Desk February 14, 2025

Picture credits: Piper Florida: Piper Aircraft reported a strong finish to 2024, delivering 291 aircraft—a nearly 20% increase from 2023, with

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