Tejas Mk1A

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Air Force › Procurement

LCA Tejas Mk1A — Light Combat Aircraft

ACTIVE

Series-production single-engine multirole fighter for IAF fleet modernisation

Budget

₹48,000 Cr (83 jets) + ₹67,000 Cr (97 jets RFP)

Timeline

2024–2030+

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

60%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Near induction — watch for contract award

Strategic priority designation

First series production Tejas Mk-1A (LA-5033) conducted its maiden flight in March 2024. Deliveries realigned following GE F404 engine supply schedule from GE Aerospace. Ministry of Defence issued tender for 97 additional LCA Mk-1A jets worth ~₹67,000 crore to HAL.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Analysis - How Software Sovereignty in Tejas Mk1A Fighter to Empower India With a Truly Upgradable Combat Platform - Defence.in

news.google.com · 24 May 2026

HAL’s Tejas Mk1A update and what it means for India - The Times of India

news.google.com · 06 Feb 2026

India Defense Stocks Rally 24% as HAL Delivers Tejas Mk1A - The Eastern Herald

news.google.com · 27 Aug 2026

Five Tejas Mk1A aircraft ready, nine await US-made engines, says HAL - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 05 Feb 2026

Tejas Mk-1A induction likely in a month or two: IAF vice chief Air Marshal Dixit - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 22 Sept 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Tejas Mk1A

Pipeline Status

Stage 6/7

Production / Deliveries

Estimated Budget

₹48,000 Cr (83 jets) + ₹67,000 Cr (97 jets RFP)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2024–2030+

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Air Force

60% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Tejas Mk1A?▾

LCA Tejas Mk1A — Light Combat Aircraft is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Production / Deliveries). Series-production single-engine multirole fighter for IAF fleet modernisation

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Tejas Mk1A?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Tejas Mk1A is estimated at ₹48,000 Cr (83 jets) + ₹67,000 Cr (97 jets RFP).

When is Tejas Mk1A expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2024–2030+.

Which agencies and companies are building Tejas Mk1A?▾

Tejas Mk1A is developed in coordination with vendors: HAL, GE Aerospace, BEL, DRDO.

What is the indigenisation level of Tejas Mk1A?▾

Tejas Mk1A targets an indigenous content of 60%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

HAL · GE Aerospace · BEL · DRDO

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