In a significant update, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to receive its first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by July this year. Originally slated for delivery in February-March, the timeline was slightly delayed due to technical issues.

This move sees the total number of Tejas fighters poised to surpass 200, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a significant stride towards bolstering India's defense capabilities and promoting indigenous manufacturing with the signing of five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore on March 1, 2024, in New Delhi.