# HAL secures INR 48,000 crore contract for 97 LCA Tejas fighters for Indian Air Force

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a fixed-price contract worth INR 48,000 crore with the Indian Ministry of Defence on February 4, 2026, for the supply of 97 LCA Mk-1A Tejas fighters, including simulators, weapons integration, and 30-year product support. Deliveries are to begin in December 2028 and complete by 2035-36.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-02-04
- Where: Nashik, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, India
- Value: $57.6B (4800.0B INR)
- Jobs: 25,000
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 16 aircraft per year by 2030
- Products: LCA Mk-1A Tejas fighters, Full Mission Simulators, weapons integration
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited](https://endata.com/companies/15910.md)
- [Ministry of Defence (India)](https://endata.com/companies/50315.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [timesmantra.com](https://timesmantra.com/hal-bags-massive-defence-order-strengthens-make-in/), 2026-02-05: "Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured one of the largest single defence contracts in the history of Indian aerospace manufacturing."

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