Published: 26 September 2025PIBGeneral
MoD Signs ₹62,370 Crore Deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on September 25, 2025, for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A — 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainers — along with associated equipment, at a cost of over ₹62,370 crore (approximately $7.5 billion).
Deliveries will commence during 2027-28 and be completed over six years. The aircraft will have over 64% indigenous content, with 67 additional items incorporated over the earlier LCA Mk1A contract signed in January 2021. Advanced indigenously developed systems include the UTTAM Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar and Swayam Raksha Kavach. A robust vendor base of nearly 105 Indian companies is directly engaged in component manufacture. This is the largest-ever single order for HAL.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
