New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Dr DK Sunil, HAL Chairman and Managing Director, on Thursday described the decision to supply 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft to IAF as a "red letter day," reflecting confidence in HAL's capabilities and India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a landmark deal worth Rs.62,370 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This contract marks a significant milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing, embodying the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Speaking with ANI, DK Sunil informed that the LCA Mk1A aircraft will have 70% indigenous content, featuring advanced systems like the...