India approves 97 more Tejas jets, HAL to produce 180 aircraft
Indian government has approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets, reinforcing PM Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative in defence. With earlier orders of 83 jets, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will now produce 180 aircraft, replacing the retiring MiG-21 fleet. Featuring 65% indigenous content, advanced avionics, and radars,