Boost To IAF’s Combat Strength: Govt Signs Rs 62,370 Crore Deal For 97 Tejas Fighter Jet With HAL
The contract is expected to provide a major boost to India’s fighter fleet, helping fill gaps created by the phased retirement of older aircraft. With the retirement of 36 MiG-21 jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be reduced to a record low of 29 fighter squadrons, each comprising 16–18 aircraft.
Sep 25, 2025, 15:18 PM IST
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha flew in Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) at Hal, Bengaluru - watch video
The series production of the Tejas aircraft has already commenced at HAL, Bengaluru, and the IAF intends to form the first squadron of the LCA on July 1, 2016.
May 17, 2016, 23:15 PM IST