Light Combat Aircraft
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HAL receives third GE-404 engine for LCA Mk1A fighter jet from US, next delivery by September end
India | Sep 11, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the third GE404 engine for the LCA Mk1A, with another scheduled for delivery by the end of this month. Improved supply chains are expected to accelerate the delivery of the indigenous fighter jets, strengthening India's air defence capabilities.
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Historic! Navy's Light Combat Aircraft, MiG-29K jets land, take-off on INS Vikrant | WATCH
India | Feb 07, 2023, 06:20 AM ISTIndian Navy takes a significant step towards operationalising Indigenous aircraft carrier by successful landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant by Naval pilots demonstrating India's prowess in Aircraft Carrier design, construction and operations while enhancing combat readiness, Navy said in a statement.
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In major boost to Air Force | Rajnath Singh | Made-in-India light combat helicopter | India TV Live
News | Oct 03, 2022, 12:12 PM ISTThe first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) inducted into Indian Air Force at Jodhpur, in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.The LCH, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), has been primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. In March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Limited Series Production (LSP) LCH at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore.#lightcombathelicopter #rajnathsingh #defence #pmmodi #latestnews #indiatv
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Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest
India | Aug 05, 2022, 09:37 PM ISTBoost to Make in India: The government said, "Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, responded to a request for information received from Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in February 2019 for LCA class aircraft.
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PM Modi-led CCS approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters
India | Mar 30, 2022, 08:10 PM ISTLight Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously developed combat helicopter containing around 45 per cent indigenous content by value which will progressively increase to more than 55 per cent. The state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) produces the helicopter.
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30 Light Combat Helicopters to be produced per annum, claims HAL
India | Nov 20, 2021, 02:38 PM ISTThe company has got an order to manufacture 73 Mark 1-A, the new variant of the Tejas which will be more potent and effective than the previous Mark 1.
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Aaj Ki Baat: HAL gets Rs 48,000 cr order for supplying 83 Tejas fighter jets
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 13, 2021, 10:42 PM ISTThe Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 approved a Rs 48,000-crore deal for the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the HAL.
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Light Combat Aircraft Tejas successfully completes first-ever aerial refueling trail
News | Sep 11, 2018, 08:55 AM ISTLight Combat Aircraft Tejas successfully completes first-ever aerial refueling trail
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After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' finally handed over to IAF
India | Jan 17, 2015, 05:33 PM ISTBengaluru: Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was today handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the IAF, a red letter day for Indian defence
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After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft likely to be handed over to IAF today
India | Jan 17, 2015, 02:24 PM ISTNew Delhi: Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first of the indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is finally expected to be handed over to the IAF today.This will be the start of
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At a glance: Tejas - indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of India
India | Jan 02, 2015, 10:49 AM ISTNews Desk: Tejas is India's first indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). It is a lightweight multi-role jet fighter developed by India. It is a tailless, compound delta wing design powered by a single engine.It came
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It's not my air force, govt has to ensure completion of projects in time: Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha
India | Oct 04, 2014, 09:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha Saturday expressed concern over delays in several projects which are being indigenously developed but expressed hope that the Narendra Modi government may expedite the processes."Design and development
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Indian Navy LCA to soon begin test flights
India | Jul 11, 2014, 11:32 AM ISTNew Delhi: The naval variant of India's indegenous light combat aircraft (LCA) is due to soon begin ramp trials.Avinash Chander, scientific adviser to the defence minister and director general Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),