LCA Mk1A
On October 17, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second production line of the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at HAL Nashik. He emphasized India's progress towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing, highlighting a significant
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs. 62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force. This includes 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, with deliveries expected to start in 2027-28. The aircraft will feature
HAL
On July 17, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The event was attended virtually by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, who praised the collaboration between