2 February 2021 - Indian Government signed an order for 83 HAL Tejas, comprising 10 additional twin seat trainers, and 73 single seat MK1A LCA with a contract value of ₹ 48,000 crore (equivalent to ₹ 540 billion or US$6.2 billion in 2023).

Jan 1, 2025 · The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to receive its first batch of 16 TEJAS MK1A fighter jets, a significant advancement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. These aircraft are expected to be delivered by April 2025, following successful test flights and ongoing production efforts by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Feb 9, 2025 · The Tejas Mk1A boasts several advancements over the original Mk1, including upgraded avionics, enhanced radar systems, and increased weapon carrying capacity, making it a valuable addition to the IAF's modernization efforts.

As of January 2025, the Tejas has yet to receive an export order. HAL has recently reported that it will deliver the first Tejas LCA Mk1A variant aircraft in mid-2025. The delay was due to delays in receiving the General Electric F404 engine that powers the jet.

Apr 11, 2024 · The Tejas Mk1A is the next iteration of India’s indigenously developed Tejas Mk1. It is the nation’s second homegrown fighter aircraft and the first supersonic lightweight fighter. This advanced variant is designed to replace aging fleets of MiG-21s, Mirage 2000s, MiG-29s, and Sepecat Jaguars currently in IAF service.

Jul 19, 2024 · The Tejas Mk1A programme achieved a milestone with the successful flight of LSP7 in February 2024, integrating the indigenously developed quadruplex digital fly-by-wire flight control computer (DFCC), featuring advanced processing capabilities and high safety standards.

May 17, 2024 · The upgraded version of the indigenous supersonic fighter aircraft, the Tejas MK1A, is expected to be delivered to the Indian Air Force by July, reports said.

Dec 25, 2024 · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up for the final stages of development and delivery of the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Despite facing some delays, HAL is now targeting a March 31, 2025 deadline for the delivery of the first fighter jet.

1 day ago · HAL is relying on GE's commitment to resume supplies from March 2025 to meet its production goals. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plans to outsource the assembly of Tejas Mk1A fighter jet fuselages to private sector companies to increase production to 30 jets annually by 2027, stated Defence.in reports. This strategic move aims to streamline HAL's final assembly process, allowing them to focus ...

1 day ago · The Indian Air Force currently operates only 36 Tejas Mk1 jets with deliveries of four pending. Crucially, the force is waiting for 83 Tejas Mk1A jets -- which are upgraded variants of the fighters currently in service -- that were ordered in 2021.