HAL bags over ₹ 62,370 crore contract for 97 LCA Mk-1A aircraft from Ministry of Defence
The contract value of over ₹ 62,370 crore is significant for HAL, ensuring substantial revenue and workload for six years. It also boosts the domestic aerospace ecosystem through indigenization and job creation, aligning with national defence priorities.
The company secured a substantial contract worth over ₹ 62,370 crore for 97 LCA Mk-1A aircraft, enhancing its order book and reinforcing its role in India's defence sector. The project also emphasizes significant indigenization and job creation.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on September 25, 2025, that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with the company for the supply of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A to the Indian Air Force (IAF). * The contract is valued at over ₹ 62,370 crore, excluding taxes. * The order includes 68 fighter aircraft and 29 twin-seater aircraft, along with associated equipment. * Deliveries are slated to commence during 2027-28 and will be completed over a period of six years. * The LCA Mk-1A aircraft will feature an indigenous content of over 64%, incorporating 67 additional items compared to the previous LCA Mk-1A contract from January 2021. * Key indigenous systems to be integrated include the UTTAM Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach, and control surface actuators, supporting the 'Aatmanirbharta' initiative. * The project is supported by approximately 105 Indian companies and is projected to generate close to 11,750 direct and indirect jobs annually for the duration of six years, significantly boosting the domestic aerospace ecosystem. * This acquisition falls under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, aligning with the government's focus on indigenisation. The LCA Mk-1A is noted as the most advanced variant of the indigenously designed and manufactured fighter aircraft, crucial for meeting the operational requirements of the IAF.
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