HAL revises Tejas Mk1 contract to ₹6,542 crore amid delay and production hurdles

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has amended its contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1 FOC fighter jets, increasing the deals value from Rs 5,989.39 crore to Rs 6,542.20 crore. Meanwhile, American defence giant GE Aerospace has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL, marking a significant milestone in the Tejas programme.