HAL and DIAT sign MoU for Advancing Aerospace Research
The MoU also paves the way for joint conferences, seminars and collaborative research projects aimed at strengthening India’s defence and aviation capabilities.

HAL and DIAT signs MoU for Advancing Aerospace Research
Bengaluru, February 19, 2025: HAL’s nodal training institute, HAL Management Academy (HMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, an esteemed institution under DRDO for collaboration in bridging the gap between industry and academia, fostering cutting-edge research and driving technological advancements in the aerospace sector.
The MoU was signed by Dr G Srikantha Sharma, Executive Director, HMA and Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, Vice Chancellor, DIAT, in the presence of Dr D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director, HAL and senior officials from both institutions.
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Under this partnership, HAL executives will have the opportunity to pursue master's and Ph.D. programs at DIAT, participate in specialized capsule modules on emerging technologies and engage in faculty and student exchange programs. The MoU also paves the way for joint conferences, seminars and collaborative research projects aimed at strengthening India’s defence and aviation capabilities.
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