Acquisitions25 Sept 2025, 07:34 pm
MoD Signs Rs. 62,370 Crore Contract with HAL for 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A
AI Summary
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 Crore excluding taxes. The delivery of these aircraft will commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years. The aircraft will have an indigenous content of over 64%, with 67 additional items incorporated. The project is expected to generate close to 11,750 direct and indirect jobs per year for the duration of six years, giving a major boost to the domestic aerospace ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- MoD signs Rs. 62,370 crore contract with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for IAF
- Delivery of aircraft to commence during 2027-28 and be completed over six years
- Aircraft to have an indigenous content of over 64%
- 67 additional items incorporated over the previous LCA Mk1A contract
- Project expected to generate close to 11,750 direct and indirect jobs per year