Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the production of 97 Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking one of the largest indigenous fighter jet orders in the country’s history.
According to an announcement from the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, the agreement — valued at Rs 62,370 crore (about $7 billion) excluding taxes — was signed in New Delhi under the “Buy (India-IDDM)” category. The deal covers 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seater variants, along with associated equipment.
India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the production of 97 Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking one of the largest indigenous fighter jet orders in the country’s history.
According to an announcement from the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, the agreement — valued at Rs 62,370 crore (about $7 billion) excluding taxes — was signed in New Delhi under the “Buy (India-IDDM)” category. The deal covers 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seater variants, along with associated equipment.
