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National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) / CSIR-NAL Advanced Composites Division
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Filed · national-aerospace-laboratories-nal-csir-nal-advanced-composites-division · Last verified 2026-07-15
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Aerostructure composite manufacturing
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1 · [milestone]
NAL developed Carbon-BMI prepreg co-curing technology after 20+ years of technology denial; autoclaves developed in-house
2 · [contract]
NAL received ₹100+ crore order from HAL for 20 sets of composite aero-frame components (fin, rudder, wing spars, fairings, centre fuselage, landing gear) for Tejas FOC-standard aircraft (SP21-SP40)
3 · [milestone]
Composite structures in Tejas contribute 45% by weight; NAL's BMI-carbon-fiber engine bay door (200°C service temp) qualified and flying on Tejas LSP7 and PV6
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