Boeing expresses confidence in HAL’s capabilities amid Rafale stir

BENGALURU: Aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it is confident of the capabilities of Indian defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) in building platforms for its aircraft. HAL had come under controversy and its capability questioned after the Rafale deal. Boeing had earlier announced a partnership with HAL and Mahindra Defence Systems for manufacturing the F/A-18 Super Hornet in India. The partnership signed in April last year intends to deliver an affordable, combat-proven fighter platform for India, and developing an aerospace ecosystem in the country.