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 …
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 …