R Madhavan, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a press conference on Thursday.
IAF to get 1st delivery of LAC Tejas by March 2024, says HAL Chairman
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Updated: Feb 04, 2021 15:32 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 4 (ANI): R Madhavan, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), on Thursday, said that they will deliver Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to Indian Air Force (IAF) by March 2024.
"As per the contract, we are to start delivery of LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) by 36 months from today. The first delivery will be by March 2024. In the first year, there will be delivery of two aircraft which will be ramped up to 16. Total supply time, post first delivery is 6 years," Madhavan said at a press conference in Bengaluru.