At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets
3 years, 10 months ago

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets

News 18  

The government on Wednesday formally sealed the Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft from the HAL to boost IAF's combat prowess. “I am very happy that HAL has got orders for development of 83 new indigenous Light Combat Aircraft – Tejas MK1A from Indian Air Force valued at more than Rs. The Indian Air Force plans to switch to the locally-manufactured Tejas, the LCA Mark 1A, three years after it floated a tender from international producers for 114 aircraft.

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HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July
7 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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 …

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military
9 months, 1 week ago

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. More about LCA Tejas aircraft The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is an indigenous supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military. The Light Combat Aircraft programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency. In 2003, the Light Combat Aircraft …

Three Indian PSUs among top 100 arms manufacturers in world: SIPRI
1 year ago

Three Indian PSUs among top 100 arms manufacturers in world: SIPRI

Firstpost  

Indian defence public sector undertakings such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics and Mazagon Docks secured positions in the list of the top 100 arms-producing companies. In 2022, global sales of arms and military services by the top 100 armament companies reached $597 billion, experiencing a significant surge in demand driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and escalating geopolitical tensions. The …

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance
1 year ago

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the procurement of 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force. According to defence officials, the Tejas fighter jets cost around ₹65,000 crore. “Today, the Defence Ministry has cleared the proposal for the acquisition of 97 LCA mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian …

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Firstpost  

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. With the additional 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, the total number of indigenously-developed aircraft of the IAF will be 180 The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.15 …

IAF chief announces plans to buy around 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets
1 year, 3 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 …

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets

India Today  

With the objective of replacing its ageing fleet of MiG series fighters, the Air Force is set to place orders for around 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. So, apart from the 83 LCA Mark 1A that we have already contracted for, we are moving a case for around 100 more aircraft," Air …

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future
1 year, 3 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 …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s

Firstpost  

The order would mean that the LCA Tejas fighters would renter the Indian Air Force in very large numbers. The IAF will have 40 LCA, over 180 LCA Mark-1A and at least 120 LCA Mark-2 planes in the next 15 years A day after India achieved major success in the space sector with Chandrayaan-3, the indigenous aerospace sector is all …

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry
1 year, 5 months ago

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry

India TV News  

LCA Tejas: The Ministry of Defence on Friday said that Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, while also adding that the Indian Air Force is expected to receive deliveries of LCA Tejas MK-1A from February 2024. Over two years ago in February 2021, the Defence Ministry had sealed a …

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said efforts are on to make Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fully indigenous, and that it will be done “very soon”. We are at it.” Addressing the curtain raiser of ‘Aero India’ 2023, which begins Monday, Singh said: “We are putting in all efforts to see that Tejas becomes 100 percent indigenised. Defence Export Target …

16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production
2 years, 2 months ago

16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production

News 18  

At least 16 countries have approached India seeking details of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk2 and efforts are on to identify additional agencies to increase the production rate of the aircraft, a senior government official told News18. “There is a huge push from the central government on increasing the production rate of the aircraft with India already getting …

From LCH Prachand to INS Vikrant, how ‘Make in India’ defence is transforming the nation
2 years, 2 months ago

From LCH Prachand to INS Vikrant, how ‘Make in India’ defence is transforming the nation

Firstpost  

The ‘Make in India’ programme received a great boost when India inducted the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand. The recent projects, showcasing India’s capabilities in the defence sector, has caught China and Pakistan on the back foot Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for an ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence manufacturing sector is slowly but steadily becoming a reality. Congratulations to every …

Tejas Mark-2 will carry out Balakot-style surgical strikes inside enemy territory
2 years, 3 months ago

Tejas Mark-2 will carry out Balakot-style surgical strikes inside enemy territory

Firstpost  

While Tejas Mark-1 has been envisioned for combat air patrol within the Indian territory, Tejas Mark-2 will have the capacity to conduct Balakot-like surgical strikes deep inside enemy territory just as Mirage 2000 New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the Tejas Mark-2 project, to be completed at a cost of over Rs 10,000 crore. …

Malaysia Shortlists Tejas Under Acquisition Programme; US, Australia Among 6 Countries Interested
2 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia Shortlists Tejas Under Acquisition Programme; US, Australia Among 6 Countries Interested

News 18  

The US, Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines are among six countries, which have shown interest in India’s Tejas aircraft while Malaysia has already shortlisted the jet under its acquisition programme, the government said on Friday. In February last year, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for …

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest
2 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest

India TV News  

Highlights Govt told Parliament that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets The US, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines too have shown interest in Tejas HAL responded to request for proposal issued against tender released by Royal Malaysian Air Force Boost to Make in India: The government told the Parliament on Friday that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets while …

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme
2 years, 5 months ago

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme

The Hindu  

India’s light combat aircraft, Tejas, has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets and the two sides are holding negotiations to take forward the procurement process. Mr. Madhavan said Tejas is a much superior aircraft compared to JF-17 and FA-50 and that the selection of the …

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet
2 years, 10 months ago

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet

News 18  

Indian Air Force’s home-grown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, although has not participated in any Republic Day flypast till now, is a promising aircraft. Last year, the central government approved the purchase of 73 Tejas LCA fighter jets and 10 trainer aircraft costing Rs 45,696 crore. – Although Tejas is not part of the contingent, we are here to tell you …

HAL signs ₹2,400 crore contract with BEL
3 years 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, 4 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 …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

Live Mint  

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over ₹1.3 lakh crore. The Air Force had been undertaking one fighter aircraft project …

Tejas: The Inside Story of How India Designed the Light Combat Aircraft
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas: The Inside Story of How India Designed the Light Combat Aircraft

News 18  

The Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas jets by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is welcome news. As an alternative, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Aeronautical Development Agency was created to design and develop the LCA, with the production to be undertaken by HAL. The ADA invited M/s Dassault Aviation for design …

Pvt Sector Role, No Choice for State-owned Firms: How Tejas, Rafale are Making India 'Atmanirbhar'
3 years, 11 months ago

Pvt Sector Role, No Choice for State-owned Firms: How Tejas, Rafale are Making India 'Atmanirbhar'

News 18  

On January 13, 2021, PM Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security gave the green signal for procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft, LCA Tejas MK IA for a deal whose cumulative value would be around Rs 48,000 crore. And though it is certainly not the first major domestic defense deal for domestic companies, given a large array of missiles are already …

Boost to Private Sector, Aviation R&D: Experts Say HAL-Tejas Deal Crucial Step For 'Make In India'
3 years, 11 months ago

Boost to Private Sector, Aviation R&D: Experts Say HAL-Tejas Deal Crucial Step For 'Make In India'

News 18  

Earlier on Thursday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed the government’s decision to purchase 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is likely to help in creating more than 50,000 jobs in the country. Progress of The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry Air Marshal Anil Chopra said this deal will give a fillip to the aircraft manufacturing industry, and also …

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF chief
3 years, 11 months ago

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF chief

Live Mint  

Asserting that the made in India light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said the latest Indian jet would be better equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes. Noting the approval of the largest indigenous defence procurement deal to buy 83 LCA Tejas, Air Chief Bhadauria …

Can Tejas match Pak's JF-17 fighter jet of Chinese origin? Here's what IAF chief said
3 years, 11 months ago

Can Tejas match Pak's JF-17 fighter jet of Chinese origin? Here's what IAF chief said

India TV News  

In a much-awaited decision, the Modi government on Wednesday approved procurement of 83 indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force in deal worth Rs 48,000 crore. IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said that the historic procurement decision will bolster the capability of the force considerably. Commenting on Tejas' comparison with Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet, which the neighbouring nation …

Tejas Aircraft Deal With HAL Will Help Create Over 50,000 Jobs in India, Says Rajnath Singh
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas Aircraft Deal With HAL Will Help Create Over 50,000 Jobs in India, Says Rajnath Singh

News 18  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the government’s decision for the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will help to create more than 50,000 jobs in the country. The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore, the biggest …

Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL
3 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the acquisition of 83 indigenously manufactured fourth-generation Tejas jet fighters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the Indian Air Force. The LCA-Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in the years to come.” The new Tejas Mark 1-A jet fighters will have 43 improvements over the 40 Tejas …

India to purchase 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for Rs 48,000 crore after CCS nod
3 years, 11 months ago

India to purchase 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for Rs 48,000 crore after CCS nod

Firstpost  

New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Wednesday approved the procurement of 83 indigenously-developed light combat aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. @narendramodi today approved the …

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18
3 years, 11 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
3 years, 11 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 …

Tejas to be Backbone of IAF Fleet: Rajnath Singh After Largest-Ever ‘Make in India’ Defence Deal
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas to be Backbone of IAF Fleet: Rajnath Singh After Largest-Ever ‘Make in India’ Defence Deal

News 18  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday predicted that the deal to acquire 83 upgraded versions of the Tejas fighter jets will be a “game-changer” for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing soon after the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the largest-ever indigenous defence procurement deal. Confirming the CCS clearance for the deal, Singh said the homegrown fighter jet, LCA Tejas, will …

'LCA Tejas': India approves largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth Rs 48,000 crore
3 years, 11 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
3 years, 11 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 …

Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Tejas fighter jets in Rs 48,000 cr deal
3 years, 11 months ago

Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Tejas fighter jets in Rs 48,000 cr deal

India Today  

In a CCS meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet approved the procurement of the 'largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48000 crore', on Wednesday. @narendramodi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48000 Crores to strengthen IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. — Rajnath Singh January 13, 2021 "Light Combat Aircraft …

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December
4 years, 4 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 …

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