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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 …

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Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan

India Today  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is adapting to fresh challenges in the production of its Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft following further delays in the delivery of the crucial GE F-404 engines. Initially expected by mid-2024, the delay in the supply of these engines has forced HAL to implement a contingency plan that involves using Category B F-404 engines for the early production …

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Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief
3 months, 1 week ago

Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief

The Hindu  

As the Indian Air Force awaits deliveries of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A and India markets the fighter for exports, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has said there is the issue of matching up production capability with requirements. Japan fielded three F-2 fighters while US deployed six A-10 Thunderbolt close air support aircraft, three F-16s in addition …

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Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval
1 year, 2 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 …

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IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level
1 year, 3 months ago

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force, which has put its weight behind the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft project, is hoping for expedited deliveries and gearing up to place additional orders. By 2030, the IAF would have 32 or 33 fighter squadrons and would have 35 or 36 fighter squadrons by 2040 if the indigenous fighters meet the induction timeline, a Defence official …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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