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IAF chief seeks to ramp up production of LCA
His comments come at a time when the LCA Mk-1A programme is moving at a sluggish pace and IAF is concerned about possible risks a delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to its combat effectiveness.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Jodhpur
IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs
The defence ministry could award HAL a contract for 97 more LCA Mk-1As worth ₹67,000 crore by the year-end to strengthen the air force’s capabilities
Published on Sep 12, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Rahul Singh
DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects
DK Sunil, who joined HAL as a management trainee and has been with the firm for 37 years, replaces CB Ananthakrishnan, who retired on Saturday
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:39 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Morning briefing: IAF forced to wait longer for delivery of first Tejas fighter
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Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:43 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, senior IAF officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi