India News | Tejas Not Being Inducted as Replacement of MIG-21 Fighter, but as Part of IAF Modernisation: Defence Ministry
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tejas is not being inducted as a replacement of MIG-21 fighter aircraft, but as a part of the modernisation of the Indian Air Force, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): Tejas is not being inducted as a replacement of MIG-21 fighter aircraft, but as a part of the modernisation of the Indian Air Force, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Brijlal in Rajya Sabha today said, "Tejas is not being inducted as a replacement of MIG-21 fighter aircraft, but as a part of the modernisation of IAF."
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"Amount spent so far on the manufacture of 24 LCA Tejas delivered till September 30, 2021, is Rs 6,653 crore. Considering the contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by IAF, a total of 123 Tejas fighter aircraft are to be manufactured. Further production depends upon the requirement for Indian Defence Services/export to customers," Bhatt said.
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