Aero India 2023: Indian Air Force Could Order 50 More LCA Tejas Mk-1A Fighters After Deal For 83 In 2021

The Indian Air Force (IAF) could order an additional 50 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A fighters, Livefist has reported.

The IAF's plan to order more Mk-1As comes at a time when the force is trying to address the depletion of its fighter aircraft squadron strength.

It has already inducted two squadrons of Tejas Mk-1, which are currently based at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

The new variant of the fighter will also have a much powerful engine, greater load carrying capability, next-generation electronic warfare system and an array of superior avionics.

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