Rajnath Singh Reviews Progress of HAL's Light Combat Aircraft and AMCA Projects
Amid delay in Tejas delivery, Rajnath Singh reviews progress of Light Combat Aircraft programme, other HAL projects
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Light Combat Aircraft programme and other projects at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, emphasizing the need to meet deadlines. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project has also progressed, with a total outlay of ₹15,000 crore.
- 01Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed HAL's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, stressing the importance of meeting deadlines.
- 02Six LCA Mk1A aircraft are ready, with 18-24 more expected by the year's end, contingent on HAL addressing existing shortfalls.
- 03The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project has a total budget of around ₹15,000 crore, with a Core Integration Flight Testing Centre being established at ₹2,000 crore.
- 04Technical negotiations for GE-414 engines for the AMCA prototype are complete, with commercial negotiations ongoing.
- 05The Request for Proposal for the AMCA was issued recently, with responses expected by the end of July.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a review of major projects at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), focusing on the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme. Singh noted that while several aspects of the LCA project have been completed, further improvements are needed to satisfy the Indian Air Force. Currently, six LCA Mk1A aircraft are ready, and an additional 18-24 are anticipated by year-end, contingent on HAL addressing certain shortfalls. The Minister also discussed the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, which has a total budget of approximately ₹15,000 crore. A Core Integration Flight Testing Centre is being established at a cost of ₹2,000 crore to support this initiative. Technical negotiations for the GE-414 engines have concluded, and the Request for Proposal for the AMCA was issued recently, with responses expected by the end of July. Singh emphasized the need for HAL to meet its commitments and deadlines to avoid penalties.
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The review and progress of HAL's projects are crucial for enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities, potentially affecting local defense manufacturing and employment.
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