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Tejas far better, advanced than Chinese and Pakistan joint venture JF-17 fighter: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria

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The LCA is equipped with critical operational capabilities of AESA Radar, Beyond Visual Range Missile, Electronic Warfare Suite and Air to Air Refuelling
It would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of IAF, which has already inducted a batch of Tejas aircraft as part of its initial order of 40 jets
New Delhi: After the government approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets, IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday (January 14) said that it is a huge step for IAF capability building.
The IAF chief told ANI, "It is also a big boost to our indigenous industry. It is also a big recognition of our designers. It is a huge step for the Indian Air Force and for the country."

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LCA Tejas far better than China-Pakistan JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pakistan JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria
The Air Chief said the 83 indigenous fighter jets to be inducted into the force would also be equipped with homegrown weapons.
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Updated: Jan 14, 2021, 07:36 PM IST
Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said that the latest light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, adding that it is well equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes.
In an interaction with ANI, the Air Chief said the 83 indigenous fighter jets to be inducted into the force would also be equipped with homegrown weapons such as the Astra beyond visual range air to air missiles and other standoff weapons.

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LCA Tejas I Largest indigenous defence procurement deal! CCS approves Rs 48K crore deal to buy 83 Tejas aircraft from HAL

Updated Jan 13, 2021 | 18:01 IST
The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday cleared the purchase of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Tejas aircraft (@IAF_MCC) | Photo Credit: Twitter
New Delhi: In a big boost to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and PM Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Rs 48,000 crore deal will be the biggest ever in the indigenous military aviation sector.
The government will procure 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft. It is the first “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)” category procurement of combat aircraft with an indigenous content of 50 per cent which will progressively reach 60 per cent by the end of the programme.

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₹45,700-cr deal: India clears purchase of 83 'Tejas' jets for IAF

This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in the Indian defence manufacturing, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.About 500 Indian companies including MSMEs in the design and manufacturing sectors will be working with HAL in this procurement

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CCS clears Rs 48,000 crore deal to buy 83 Tejas fighters for IAF

CCS clears Rs 48,000 crore deal to buy 83 Tejas fighters for IAF
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Updated: Jan 13, 2021 17:56 IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): In a major boost for Make in India in defence, the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets.
The deal to be signed in the next few days with HAL would strengthen the Indian Air Force's fleet of homegrown fighter jet 'LCA-Tejas' and overall combat capability.
"The CCS chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48000 crores to strengthen IAF's fleet of homegrown fighter jet 'LCA-Tejas'. This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in the Indian defence manufacturing," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted to announce the final approval given to the mega deal.

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Govt okays purchase of 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for Rs 48,000 cr (Ld)

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the highest decision-making body for security issues headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the purchase of 83 Tejas fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 48,000 ...

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Centre clears Rs 48,000 crore deal to buy 83 Tejas fighter jets for IAF

Centre clears Rs 48,000 crore deal to buy 83 Tejas fighter jets for IAF - The deal would be a major boost for the IAF and help it to arrest the fall in the number of its fighter aircraft squadrons.

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India to procure 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft - World News

India to procure 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft - World News
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Cabinet approves procurement deal of 83 Tejas aircrafts worth Rs 48,000 crore to strengthen IAF: Rajnath Singh

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The approval is in addition to an earlier deal to purchase 40 of the combat aircraft
The indigenously-made jets are set to join the Indian Air Force fleet over the course of the next six to seven years
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday (January 13) procurement of 83 Tejas aircraft at a cost of about Rs 48,000 crore from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The deal is considered to be the biggest ever in the indigenous military aviation sector.
In a series of tweets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming the development said, "The CCS chaired by PM Sh @narendramodi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48000 Crores to strengthen IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. This deal will be a game changer for self reliance in the Indian defence manufacturing."

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India to buy 83 light combat aircrafts 'Tejas' from HAL for 45,696 crore

India to buy 83 light combat aircrafts 'Tejas' from HAL for 45,696 crore
The LCA Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in the years to come, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
BusinessToday.In | January 13, 2021 | Updated 22:41 IST
Tejas Mark-1A jet is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art modern 4+ generation fighter aircraft
The Union Cabinet, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 13 January approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircrafts and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircrafts at the cost of Rs 45,696 Crore along with design and development of infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 1,202 crore. The aircraft will be manufactured by defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which will give a further push to Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative and boost indigenisation of defence production and the defence industry in the country.

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