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 48,000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. 'New variant will be capable of firing a plethora of weapons' “The confidence that the IAF reposes in the Tejas is borne by its order for 83 LCA Mk-1A which will have updated avionics, as well as an Active Electronically Steered Radar, updated Electronic Warfare suite and a Beyond Visual Range missile capability,” the Ministry said. The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai Air Show-2021, Sri Lanka Air Force anniversary celebrations in 2021, Singapore Air Show- 2022 and Aero India Shows from 2017 to 2023.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets
1 week, 6 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

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 …

Tejas aircraft crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; pilot ejected safely
9 months, 1 week ago

Tejas aircraft crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; pilot ejected safely

Hindustan Times  

A Tejas light combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during an operational training sortie near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday, the IAF said. Police said the plane crashed near Kalla colony and there is no damage to property or human life. “A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational …

First LCA Mark 1A fighter squadron to be deployed at Rajasthan air base near Pakistan front
1 year ago

First LCA Mark 1A fighter squadron to be deployed at Rajasthan air base near Pakistan front

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is mulling raising the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district near the Pakistan front. "The first squadron of the LCA Mark1A fighters is planned to be based out of the Nal air base in Rajasthan and would be inducted in one of the …

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

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 …

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism

The Hindu  

The trailer of Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Tejas, which features the actor as an Indian Air Force pilot, was released on Sunday on the occasion of the Indian Air Force Day. But if it’s dangerous and you’re confused wondering who can get the job done, then definitely send her.” This is how we are introduced to Tejas Gill, an Indian …

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details
1 year, 2 months ago

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details

Hindustan Times  

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first-ever LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Watch this video to learn all about the lightweight, all-weather multi-role 4.5-generation LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft. #tejas #iaf #twinseater #historic #landmark #milestone #hal #india #indianairforce #hindustanaeronauticslimited #twinseatertejas #modi #atmanirbhar …

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force
1 year, 2 months ago

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force

Hindustan Times  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari receives the LCA Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD CB Ananthakrishnan in Bengaluru. Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt was the chief guest during the function wherein the unveiling of …

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on Wednesday. As part of the LCA contract between the HAL and the IAF, the defence public sector unit has to supply eight twin-seater trainer aircraft to the force. The event will be attended by notable figures …

India joins 'elite club' as Air Force receives first light combat aircraft in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

India joins 'elite club' as Air Force receives first light combat aircraft in Bengaluru

India Today  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt was the chief guest during the function wherein the unveiling of the LCA twin seater, handing over of Release to Service, Signalling out Certificate were conducted in the presence of Chief of Air …

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 successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
1 year, 4 months ago

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile

The Hindu  

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Wednesday successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa. Astra is a BVR air-to-air missile to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aerial targets, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Research Centre Imarat and other laboratories of the DRDO. On the Air Chief’s …

Tejas LCA successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA air-to-air missile off Goa coast
1 year, 4 months ago

Tejas LCA successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA air-to-air missile off Goa coast

India TV News  

Light Combat Aircraft Tejas successfully test-fired indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off the Goa coast on Wednesday. The test launch was monitored by the Test Director and scientists of the Aeronautical Development Agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited along with officials from the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality …

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China
1 year, 4 months ago

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China

Firstpost  

A third production line is being established at HAL’s Bengaluru facility to ultimately manufacture eight aircraft per year, contributing to the production of 24 LCA Mk1s. While the definitive decision to station Tejas squadrons at fighter air bases along the borders with Pakistan and China is pending, initial steps have already been taken by the Indian Air Force. Presently, the …

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS
1 year, 5 months ago

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS

India TV News  

The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, christened Tejas, is set to complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on Saturday. Image Source : ANIEach of the aircraft flown by the Flying Daggers has been manufactured in India The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai …

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects
1 year, 6 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. …

'Excellent': PM Modi on Historic Landing of LCA Tejas on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
1 year, 10 months ago

'Excellent': PM Modi on Historic Landing of LCA Tejas on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter over the historic landing of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and said “efforts towards Aatmanirbharta are on with full vigour”. https://t.co/CJxhFNlUIM— Narendra Modi February 8, 2023 In a historic first, Indian Navy pilots on Monday carried out a successful landing of LCA Tejas on aircraft carrier INS …

Aero India 2023: LCA Tejas will be the star attraction at India Pavilion
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: LCA Tejas will be the star attraction at India Pavilion

The Hindu  

A full-scale LCA Tejas aircraft in Final Operational Clearance configuration will be at the centerstage of India Pavilion at Aero India 2023 which is being held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru between February 13 and 17. The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said the 14th Edition of Aero India will have a separate India Pavilion which is …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 1 month ago

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security approval for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft — the fifth-generation twin engine fighter aircraft being developed for the Indian Air Force — is expected any day, News18 has learnt. “The aircraft will roll out of the hangar within three-and-a-half years of the approval and within a year after that, it will have its first …

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 …

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 …

Amid Ukraine-Russia crisis, India pulls out of multi-nation air exercise in UK
2 years, 9 months ago

Amid Ukraine-Russia crisis, India pulls out of multi-nation air exercise in UK

India Today  

India has decided not to deploy its combat jets in a multi-nation air exercise in the UK next month amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis. The Air Force was to send five LCA Tejas fighter aircraft for the exercise. The exercise was aimed at providing operational exposure and sharing best practices amongst the participating air forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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