HAL staff shortage hits Tejas, AMCA fighter jet timelines: Reports
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) faces a severe manpower crisis, with its workforce halved despite surging project demands, reports have claimed. A former executive warned that this threatens crucial defence programmes like the Tejas and AMCA fighters, the reports added. Staff are reportedly overburdened due to a lack of recruitment and modern work policies, risking significant delays.