Published: 24 September 2025The PrintScience & Technology
India Signs ₹62,370 Crore Contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹62,370 crore (~$7.5 billion) contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on September 25 for 97 LCA Mk1A jets — 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainers. This brings total Tejas orders to 180 aircraft.
The Mk1A features UTTAM AESA radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach EW suite, and over 64% indigenous content with 67 additional indigenous components. Delivery commences 2027-28 over six years. The project supports 105 Indian suppliers and generates an estimated 11,750 jobs annually.
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Q: Discuss the strategic and economic significance of India's ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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The Ministry of Defence signed a 62,370 crore rupee contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on September 25 for 97 LCA Mk1A jets — sixty-eight single-seat fighters, twenty-nine twin-seat trainers, raising total Tejas orders to 180. Featuring UTTAM AESA radar and 64 percent indigenous content, deliveries commence 2027-28 supporting 105 suppliers.
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What is the Tejas Mk-1A deal signed with HAL in September 2025?
The **Ministry of Defence signed a ₹62,370 crore contract** with **HAL on September 25, 2025** for **97 LCA Mk1A jets** — 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainers — bringing total Tejas orders to **180 aircraft**.
How many Tejas Mk-1A jets were ordered in the 2025 HAL deal?
The deal orders **97 LCA Mk1A jets** — **68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainers** — at **₹62,370 crore (~$7.5 billion)**. Total Tejas orders now stand at **180 aircraft**.
What advanced features does Tejas Mk-1A have?
**Tejas Mk-1A** features the **UTTAM AESA radar** and **Swayam Raksha electronic warfare suite**. The 97-jet contract worth ₹62,370 crore was signed with HAL on September 25, 2025.
What is the total value of the MoD-HAL Tejas deal?
The **Ministry of Defence signed ₹62,370 crore (~$7.5 billion)** with **HAL on September 25, 2025** for 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets — 68 fighters and 29 trainers.
How does the 2025 Tejas order affect total numbers?
With the **97-jet order in September 2025**, total **Tejas orders reach 180 aircraft**. The ₹62,370 crore deal covers 68 fighters and 29 trainers with UTTAM AESA radar and Swayam Raksha EW suite.
