State-run aerospace main Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has obtained a young from the Defence Ministry to produce 97 gentle fight plane (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, officers mentioned on Friday.
The fighter jets are anticipated to value round Rs 67,000 crore.
The Tejas plane is a potent platform for air fight and offensive air help missions whereas reconnaissance and anti-ship operations are its secondary roles.
In November, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had cleared the mission to purchase 97 extra Tejas jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The DAC additionally authorised a proposal of the IAF to improve its Su-30 fighter fleet by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).
With inputs from PTI
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