Rajnath Singh to inaugurate event marking HAL Koraput's 2,000th aero-engine delivery on October 6, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 5 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the milestone event marking delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Koraput Division, Odisha, on October 6, 2026.
The event will highlight a second production line for Shakti engines, built with an investment of ₹218 crore, supporting indigenous platforms like the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Prachand Light Combat Helicopter.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar and HAL CMD Ravi K will attend the event.
The event marks nearly six decades of HAL Koraput's contribution to India's aerospace and defence manufacturing.