IAF receives first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft from HAL, eyes additional 97 fighter jets
Click here! Minister of State Defence Ajay Bhatt, who was the chief guest during the function, said, "Today is a historic day. I am very proud to be in HAL and to witness all agreements done here.
We have handed over the first LCA twin-seater to IAF." "Some years ago we were dependent on other countries for fighter jets. PM Modi wants India to do better in all fields.
We are getting Atmanirbhar," the minister was reported as saying. The Bengaluru based HAL said the twin seater variant has all the capabilities to support the training requirements of the IAF and augments itself to the role of fighter as well in case of necessity.
HAL has an order of 18 twin seater from IAF and is planning to deliver eight twin seater in FY 2023-24. Further, 10 twin seaters would be delivered progressively by 2026-27.
Further orders are also expected from IAF. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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