India's Defence Ministry awarded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited a massive Rs 62,370 crore deal for 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A variants. The agreement covers 68 fighter jets and 29 twin-seat trainers with delivery scheduled from 2027-28 across six years. HAL will achieve over 64 percent domestic content through 105 Indian suppliers while creating 11,750 annual employment opportunities.
The advanced aircraft features indigenous UTTAM radar systems and represents the most sophisticated version of India's homegrown fighter program. General Electric supplies GE 404 engines with the third unit recently delivered and fourth expected monthly. HAL operates production facilities in Bengaluru and Nashik, targeting twelve aircraft completion this financial year under the Buy India initiative.
The advanced aircraft features indigenous UTTAM radar systems and represents the most sophisticated version of India's homegrown fighter program. General Electric supplies GE 404 engines with the third unit recently delivered and fourth expected monthly. HAL operates production facilities in Bengaluru and Nashik, targeting twelve aircraft completion this financial year under the Buy India initiative.
