Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to witness a major milestone as at least 10 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1 will be ready and on the flightline by the end of this month, according to the company’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Dr DK Sunil. Speaking exclusively to India TV, he confirmed that as many as 12 Tejas jets will be ready for operational readiness by December 2025. The massive production push follows the 2021 contract for 83 Tejas aircraft, with an additional order for 97 more recently placed. This brings the total to 180 jets, forming 10 squadrons, he added.
