India dismisses NYT report on HAL re-routing sensitive tech to Russia, calls it 'factually incorrect and misleading'

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disputed a New York Times report alleging that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) misused strategic trade controls. The MEA insists HAL has adhered to all international trade regulations. The report claims HAL transferred restricted technology to Russia's Rosoboronexport, which India strongly denies, asserting HAL's compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks.