New Delhi: The Government of India has a landmark contract worth ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The deal, one of the largest in the history of Indian defence aviation, is aimed at boosting indigenous manufacturing and addressing the shortage of fighter squadrons in the Air Force.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the order comprises 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants. Deliveries are expected to commence in 2027-28 and will be completed over a six-year period. The new jets will join the earlier batch of 83 Tejas Mk-1A ordered in 2021, though that programme has faced delays.

The Tejas Mk-1A under the latest contract will feature significant upgrad

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