India is on the verge of achieving self-reliance in fighter jet manufacturing, as highlighted by Kota Harinarayana, the former programme director and chief designer of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS.According to Harinarayana, India has successfully developed a robust ecosystem for aircraft manufacturing, with significant advancements in indigenous production technology. This progress

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver twelve Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2025, with the first aircraft expected within the next couple of months. This development comes as GE Aerospace has begun supplying the crucial F404-IN20 engines needed for the indigenous fighter program. The delivery timeline aligns with HAL’s