The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to buy 100 more Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The decision to buy more Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets was taken to strengthen the IAF's combat capabilities.
The Tejas Mk 1A is an upgraded version of the Tejas Mk 1 fighter jet.
The Tejas Mk 1A is equipped with advanced avionics, radar, and electronic warfare systems.
The Tejas Mk 1A has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 and a range of 3,000 km.
The Tejas Mk 1A is capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
The Tejas Mk 1A is also equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic warfare suite, which includes a radar warning receiver, a missile approach warning system, and a countermeasures dispensing system.
The Tejas Mk 1A is designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading aerospace and defence company in India.
The Tejas Mk 1A is part of India's Make in India initiative, which aims to promote indigenous manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
The IAF has already inducted 40 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets and plans to induct 83 more in the coming years.