83 LCA-MK1A deal high priority: IAF chief
4 years, 10 months ago

83 LCA-MK1A deal high priority: IAF chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force will set up the second squadron of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by month-end, said Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. We have already done the resurrection of the squadron but induction of aircraft and inauguration got stalled due to COVID,” ACM Bhadauria said in an exclusive interaction with The Hindu. “We will finalise the way forward on the 114 tender.” Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat had earlier said large imports could not be done and they had to be staggered. On the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China which saw some face-offs recently in Ladakh and Sikkim, ACM Bhadauria said that on the air side, they monitor developments closely, and if any aircraft was getting close to the LAC it gets monitored and if there was a need to respond it was decided in real time. “Our initial focus is the revenue expenditure and target is to prioritise it so we save 20-25% there,” ACM Bhadauria said.

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Hindustan Aeronautics records ₹30,400 crore revenue despite LCA Mk-1A delay
10 hours, 6 minutes ago

Hindustan Aeronautics records ₹30,400 crore revenue despite LCA Mk-1A delay

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Monday announced that it achieved a revenue of ₹30,400 crore in 2024-25 over ₹30,381 crore the previous year despite the shortfall in deliveries of the light combat aircraft and the Dhruv advanced light helicopter, HAL chairman and managing director DK Sunil said. The LCA Mk-1A programme, crucial for the Indian Air …

IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday pitched for ramping up production of the locally made light combat aircraft to meet the air force’s growing requirements as well as cater for potential exports, suggesting that the defence and aerospace industry could play an important role in charting the way forward. To be sure, HAL has set …

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
8 months ago

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, …

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
8 months ago

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ’s ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, …

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays
8 months, 2 weeks ago

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays

India TV News  

Amid growing concerns over delays in the delivery of the first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is now aiming to provide the first aircraft by August 15 this year. The Defence Ministry has already issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, for the purchase of 97 made-in-India LCA Mark …

IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is unhappy with the current pace of the Tejas light combat aircraft programme because of the possible risks a delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to the air force’s combat effectiveness, and has flagged the hot-button issue to plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, calling for timely execution of the ₹48,000-crore contract for …

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is likely to get the delivery of its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in July 2024, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. Also, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL in April for the proposed acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1As to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time it …

Defence ministry sets ball rolling to equip IAF with 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters worth ₹67k cr
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defence ministry sets ball rolling to equip IAF with 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters worth ₹67k cr

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the proposed acquisition of 97 light combat aircraft to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time the force is grappling with a shortage of fighter squadrons, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. Tejas LCA Mk-1A The new fighter planes are expected to …

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval
1 year, 5 months ago

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval

The Hindu  

: The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by the Defence Minister has two mega proposals lined up from the Navy and the Air Force, estimated to cumulatively cost over ₹1 lakh crore, as it is expected to meet at the end of this month. The Navy’s proposal for a repeat order of a Vikrant-like aircraft carrier, estimated to cost approximately ₹40,000 …

IAF looking at procurement contracts worth over ₹2.5 lakh crore, says Air chief
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF looking at procurement contracts worth over ₹2.5 lakh crore, says Air chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force is looking at procuring 97 additional indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A fighter jets at an estimated cost of ₹1.15 lakh crore, Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari said on October 3. Elaborating on the modernisation plans and the indigenous push, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said the Army and the Air Force were looking at signing a …

IAF chief announces plans to buy around 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF chief announces plans to buy around 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets

Firstpost  

The plan to buy the indigenous plane was announced in Spain by Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari soon after receiving the first C-295 transport aircraft In a major announcement aimed at giving a boost to the indigenous aerospace sector, the Indian Air Force has officially announced plans to buy around 100 more made-in-India LCA Mark 1A …

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future
1 year, 6 months ago

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is on full throttle to significantly boost operational capabilities. Now, the IAF is pushing for acquisition of an additional 90-100 indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A jets, besides ramping up the transport fleet and enhancing capabilities to land at and take off from the newly-built advanced landing grounds along the Line of Actual Control with China. Beyond the …

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force is looking to order another 90 Light Combat Aircraft -MK1A once the contract for 83 LCA-MK1A is under execution, according to official sources. In 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a ₹48,000-crore deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply 83 LCA-MK1A to the IAF, a more capable fighter than the current LCA-MK1. As per the …

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects
1 year, 9 months ago

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects

Firstpost  

Dixit, who is an Experimental Test Pilot himself, has been driving the Atmanirbhar Bharat efforts of the Indian Air Force towards self-reliance in the development and manufacture of combat aircraft Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Thursday flew a sortie in the first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force and assessed its capabilities. …

HAL signs ₹2,400 crore contract with BEL
3 years, 3 months ago

HAL signs ₹2,400 crore contract with BEL

The Hindu  

In a major boost to indigenisation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Thursday, December 16, 2021, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for development and supply of 20 types systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A programme. The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028 is valued at ₹2,400 crore and involves supplying critical avionics Line Replaceable Units, flight control computers and …

HAL signs $716 mn deal with GE Aviation for 99 engines for LCA Tejas
3 years, 7 months ago

HAL signs $716 mn deal with GE Aviation for 99 engines for LCA Tejas

The Hindu  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday signed a $716 mn deal with GE Aviation of the U.S. for 99 F404 aircraft engines and support services that will power the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A. The company was working closely with GE for its support to pursue the export potential of the LCA and also to supply spares to the global …

LCA-MK1A to cost ₹306 crore, HAL actively pursuing exports
4 years, 1 month ago

LCA-MK1A to cost ₹306 crore, HAL actively pursuing exports

The Hindu  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was actively looking for exports of the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with interest from countries in South East Asia and West Asia and each LCA MK1A jet would cost ₹306 crore, said HAL Chairman and Managing Director R Madhavan on Thursday. Giving a break-up of the ₹48,000 crore-deal for 83 LCA for the Indian Air Force, he …

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18
4 years, 2 months ago

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18

News 18  

Twitter lit up on Wednesday with defence correspondents announcing that a “a major Make in India project is going to be announced today”. Despite the first flight of the prototype taking place on January 4, 2001, the first production Tejas Mk1 entered IAF service only on July 1, 2016; the first aircraft in the Final Operational Clearance configuration donned IAF …

CCS okays 83 LCAs worth around ₹47,000 cr. for IAF
4 years, 2 months ago

CCS okays 83 LCAs worth around ₹47,000 cr. for IAF

The Hindu  

In the biggest indigenous defence deal, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the manufacture of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around ₹47,000 crore. “The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on January 13 and has approved procurement of 73 LCA …

₹45,700-cr deal: India clears purchase of 83 ’Tejas’ jets for IAF
4 years, 2 months ago

₹45,700-cr deal: India clears purchase of 83 ’Tejas’ jets for IAF

Live Mint  

The Cabinet Committee on Security, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft at the cost of ₹45,696 crore along with design and development of infrastructure sanctions worth ₹1,202 crore. “The CCS chaired by PM today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about …

'LCA Tejas': India approves largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth Rs 48,000 crore
4 years, 2 months ago

'LCA Tejas': India approves largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth Rs 48,000 crore

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crore to strengthen IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in a tweet today. HAL follows a system integrator …

83 Advanced Tejas Jets to Join IAF Fleet as Cabinet Gives Nod for Mega Rs 48,000 Crore Deal
4 years, 2 months ago

83 Advanced Tejas Jets to Join IAF Fleet as Cabinet Gives Nod for Mega Rs 48,000 Crore Deal

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the development, saying “the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48,000 crores” will strengthen the IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. @narendramodi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about …

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December
4 years, 8 months ago

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December

India Today  

In the hype over Wednesday’s arrival of the first lot of five French-built Rafale fighter aircraft, it was easy to lose sight of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ which, after years of development delays, is slowly entering squadron service. What has become of the order for the 83 Tejas Mark 1A variants that the air force was to place …

We hope to sign the deal for 83 LCA-Mk1A within next three months, says Bhadauria
4 years, 10 months ago

We hope to sign the deal for 83 LCA-Mk1A within next three months, says Bhadauria

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force will set up the second squadron of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by month-end, said Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Excerpts Given the budgetary constraints in the post COVID situation, what are the priorities in terms force mordenisation Budgetary constraints is a given, both for this year and some constraints will kick in for next year too. …

Nod for 83 LCA-Mk1A from HAL worth around ₹39,000 crore
5 years ago

Nod for 83 LCA-Mk1A from HAL worth around ₹39,000 crore

The Hindu  

The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accorded approval for the procurement of 83 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1A from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited by “finalising the contractual and other issues”. The MoD statement said following the separation of duties between the Department of Defence and the Department of Military Affairs headed by the …

Air Force to ink deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft soon
5 years, 5 months ago

Air Force to ink deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft soon

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is likely to sign a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for acquiring 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft as negotiations over the price of the fighter jets are almost done, defence sources said here on Tuesday. The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification had provided the Final Operational Clearance to the Tejas LCA earlier this year, certifying …

IAF submits proposal to HAL for additional supply of 83 Tejas light combat aircrafts
7 years, 3 months ago

IAF submits proposal to HAL for additional supply of 83 Tejas light combat aircrafts

Firstpost  

IAF has put in a formal request to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for an additional 83 Tejas Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has put in a formal request to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for an additional 83 Tejas Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft, an official said on Wednesday. At present, two contracts have been signed between …

Air Force likely to get 123 LCA Tejas by 2024-25
8 years ago

Air Force likely to get 123 LCA Tejas by 2024-25

The Hindu  

If the present development and capacity enhancement plans go as per schedule, the Indian Air Force will have 123 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets in its fleet by 2024-25. Mr. Raju said that about 45 improvements have been implemented in the 1A and HAL has already floated a tender for the Advanced Electronically Scanned Array radar and Self-Protection …

India gearing up to double production of LCA Tejas
9 years ago

India gearing up to double production of LCA Tejas

India TV News  

New Delhi: A proposal for doubling the production of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is being processed and an estimated Rs.1,259 crore will be spent for fulfilling the purpose, the government has said today. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh said that a proposal of the Cabinet Committee on Security …

Antony to induct LCA into Air Force on December 20
11 years, 3 months ago

Antony to induct LCA into Air Force on December 20

India TV News  

New Delhi: After a delay of over two decades and several cost overruns, indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will be inducted in the IAF later this month in Bangalore. The under development aircraft achieved another significant milestone today with the launching of an infrared seeking air-to-air missile that hit the target with precision and destroyed the target, a DRDO …

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