The Indian Air Force intends to buy 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK1A from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), according to a tender issued to HAL, as the sole source for the indigenously developed and built aircraft. Livefist reported. The Indian Air Force – currently has 40 Tejas MK1 LCA aircraft to equip the first two squadrons. The procurement of 83 will complete four LCA squadrons.
Tejas MK1A is a new and improved variant of the Tejas currently in production. Among the new systems integrated in the new model are advanced EL/M-2052 AESA Radar and an electro-optic Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite, and aerial refueling capability.
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India Issues Request for 83 Tejas MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
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