LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief
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Last Updated: Jan 15, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
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On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets.
IAF-LCA Tejas deal: Biggest indigenous defence procurement to boost Make in India initiative
Asserting that the made in India light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said the latest Indian jet would be better equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes.