Centre Seals ₹62,000 Crore Deal for 97 Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
On 25 September 2025, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to buy 97 Tejas Mk-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for roughly ₹62,000–₹62,370 crore — a blockbuster indigenous procurement aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force while boosting domestic aerospace capability. The package reportedly includes 68 single-seat fighters…