Locally produced LCA-Mk1 fighter jet to make historic flight with 2 top military leaders onboard
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Locally produced LCA-Mk1 fighter jet to make historic flight with 2 top military leaders onboard

Live Mint  

Locally produced fighter jet LCA-Mk1 will make a landmark flight on Sunday with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and army chief General Upendra Dwivedi onboard, Hindustan Times reported citing official sources. Asia’s biggest airshow will witness flight of locally produced fighter jet LCA Mk-1s that has already been inducted in the air force. The locally produced fighter jet will also participate in the aerial display during the five-day airshow. In February 2021, the air force ordered 83 Mk-1A fighters for ₹48,000 crore and plans to buy an additional 97 fighter jet Mk-1As at a cost of around ₹67,000 crore.

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HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year
3 months, 1 week ago

HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year

Hindustan Times  

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to begin in January 2025 critical trials on the new Tejas light combat aircraft, involving the testing of the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile, the aircraft’s locally made electronic warfare suite and the Israeli Elta radar, as it now targets a March 31 deadline to deliver the first fighter jet to the Indian …

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects
7 months ago

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects

Hindustan Times  

DK Sunil, who has spearheaded several key aerospace programmes and is known for his design expertise, will take over as the next chief of the Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Sunday as the aircraft maker gears up to execute some critical projects for the armed forces. HT reported on August 29 that Sunil was the frontrunner for the top job …

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 …

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets
9 months ago

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets

The Hindu  

After some delay, the deliveries of the Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to the Indian Air Force are now expected to begin by end of July with officials stating that the delay is due to supply chain issues, including at HAL and General Electric in delivering the engines. In February 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a …

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 …

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
1 year ago

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft on Thursday made its maiden flight from a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, and the country can look forward to its early induction into the Indian Air Force, state-run plane-maker HAL said. Tejas LCA Mk-1A “HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development, amid major supply chain challenges in …

Doubts shroud delivery of first LCA Mk-1A jet to IAF
1 year ago

Doubts shroud delivery of first LCA Mk-1A jet to IAF

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over the delivery of the first light combat aircraft Mk-1A jet to the Indian Air Force by state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited by the approaching deadline of March 31 as it is yet to make its maiden flight and some key certifications are still not done, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. His …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 4 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

HAL, GE to produce jet engines for LCA Mark2, AMCA fighter jets in India
1 year, 4 months ago

HAL, GE to produce jet engines for LCA Mark2, AMCA fighter jets in India

Firstpost  

The HAL and GE from the US would be producing these engines jointly in a facility in India. On August 30, the Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft, which would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the IAF. In a significant boost to India’s defence sector, …

IAF chief receives 1st LCA trainer from HAL, 7 more to come by Mar ‘24
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF chief receives 1st LCA trainer from HAL, 7 more to come by Mar ‘24

Hindustan Times  

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first trainer version of the light combat aircraft Tejas to Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at a ceremony in Bengaluru, with the twin seater set to fill a key training role in the air force and double as a fighter if needed, officials aware of …

LCA set to emerge as cornerstone of IAF’s combat power
1 year, 7 months ago

LCA set to emerge as cornerstone of IAF’s combat power

Hindustan Times  

The light combat aircraft is set to emerge as the cornerstone of the Indian Air Force’s combat power in the coming decade and beyond, with the air force counting on the indigenous fighter jet to shore up its capabilities at a time it is grappling with a disturbing decline in the number of its fighter squadrons, officials tracking the IAF’s …

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
2 years, 1 month ago

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan

The Hindu  

The delayed process for the procurement of 114 multi-role fighter jets is set to take off soon and along with three different indigenous fighter development programmes, will result in a mega 500-fighter aircraft acquisition process for the armed forces. On this, Air Marshal Tiwari said reaching 42 squadrons will take time and the immediate effort is to arrest the drawdown …

HAL awarded contract for 83 LCAs in₹48,000 cr. deal
4 years, 1 month ago

HAL awarded contract for 83 LCAs in₹48,000 cr. deal

The Hindu  

At the 13th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force at an estimated cost of ₹48,000 crore while India showcased a range of indigenous military platforms to the world. Stressing on indigenisation, he observed, “We have reached an infliction point in domestic …

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. …

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