India Expands Fighter Fleet With TEJAS MK-1A And Rafale Acquisitions

India has taken a significant step toward bolstering its aerial combat capabilities with a dual-track strategy that balances indigenous development with high-end imports. On 19 August 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the purchase of 97 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for USD 7.4 billion.This latest
India has taken a significant step toward bolstering its aerial combat capabilities with a dual-track strategy that balances indigenous development with high-end imports. On 19 August 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the purchase of 97 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for USD 7.4 billion.This latest
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