India’s Ministry of Defence has contracted Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft for USD 7 billion. The order includes 68 fighters and 29 trainers, with deliveries commencing in 2027-28. The aircraft will feature advanced indigenous systems and generate significant local employment, enhancing indigenisation in defence.
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s highest defence procurement body is all set to approve key purchases for bolstering capabilities, including air defence systems, surveillance aircraft, and mid-air refuellers, in June 2025. According to Indian media reports, quoting unnamed government officials, the Indian Army has sent a proposal […]
By A Correspondent Bengaluru (Karnataka): In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A from Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies on May 30, 2025. India’s Secretary (Defence Production), Sanjeev […]
