Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann reviews LCA AF Mk-II and AMCA programs in Bengaluru
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Why in news
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, AOC-in-C of the Southern Air Command, reviewed the LCA AF Mk-II and AMCA programs at ADA and HAL in Bengaluru to address delays in the LCA Tejas Mk1A delivery.
Background
The Indian government signed a ₹48,000 crore deal for the procurement of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A jets. The review involved the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regarding the LCA AF Mk-II and AMCA programs.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe procurement deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A jets is valued at ₹48,000 crore.
Prelims practice question
What is the total value of the procurement deal signed for the 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A jets?
- (a)₹55,000 crore
- (b)₹60,000 crore
- (c)₹35,000 crore
- (d)₹48,000 crore
Show answer
Answer: (d) ₹48,000 crore — The Indian government signed a ₹48,000 crore deal for the procurement of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A jets.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the challenges in the indigenous development and timely delivery of advanced fighter aircraft programs like LCA Tejas and AMCA in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain bottleneck: Delays in sourcing high-precision components and engines for indigenous fighter jets
- R&D-Production gap: Coordination challenges between Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufacturing units like HAL
- Fiscal-Timeline trade-off: Balancing high-capital procurement costs with the urgent need for rapid fleet modernization
Keywords: Indigenization · Defense Procurement · Aatmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Aerospace Engineering
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