Procurement of 97 Upgraded TEJAS MK-1A Jets From Hal Likely To Begin In Fy27: Sources

The procurement of 97 upgraded TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is set to commence in the financial year 2026–27 (FY27), under a substantial ₹67,000-crore plan that marks a significant phase in India’s indigenous fighter jet program. This large-scale order, expected to receive Cabinet approval soon, follows the earlier procurement of 83 TEJAS MK-1A aircraft in 2021,
The procurement of 97 upgraded TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is set to commence in the financial year 2026–27 (FY27), under a substantial ₹67,000-crore plan that marks a significant phase in India’s indigenous fighter jet program. This large-scale order, expected to receive Cabinet approval soon, follows the earlier procurement of 83 TEJAS MK-1A aircraft in 2021,
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