India Approves ₹62,000-Crore Deal For 97 LCA Mark 1A Jets
India approved a ₹62,000-crore deal to acquire 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, in addition to 83 ordered earlier. HAL will produce the aircraft, aiding MiG-21 replacement, boosting indigenisation, and supporting defence SMEs. The program strengthens India’s self-reliance, providing the IAF with versatile, cost-effective jets for diverse combat needs.