It's not a new delay. What he likely meant is that the squadron strength will only reach a meaningful level by around 2028. Even if HAL manages to deliver 24 Tejas Mk1A fighters per year, by 2028 that adds up to roughly 60 aircraft, assuming around 12 are delivered in the current financial year. A more conservative estimate would be closer to 48–50 aircraft.
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HAL revises LCA Mk-1A, basic trainer delivery targets
HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays. | India News
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plans to deliver at least five light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force by the end of financial year 2025-26, down from 10 fighter jets and 12 trainers that the state-run plane maker was hoping to deliver under an earlier timeline, two officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.
The delivery of engines for the first order is slowly stabilising --- GE Aerospace has already delivered five engines, another 20 units are expected next year as the US firm has fixed supply chain bottlenecks, and the engine maker has said it will deliver more than 20 engines per year 2027 onwards.
“We are getting closer to operational capability as LCA Mk-1A weapon trials are progressing well and another round is planned in December-end. And with engine supply picking momentum next year onwards, HAL will be able to make up for the current delay. New manufacturing facilities will help accelerate deliveries of both LCA Mk-1A and HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40),” the second official said.
The first engine is expected in January 2026, another four by March 31 and the rest at the rate of two per month, HT has learnt. Two series production HTT-40s are already flying with ‘Category B’ (used) TPE331-12B engines that powered prototype aircraft. HAL was supposed to supply 12 basic trainers to IAF this financial year under the 70-aircraft contract, with the first plane to be delivered in September.
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You know at this point "2 per month" sound like a pipe dream.HAL revises LCA Mk-1A, basic trainer delivery targets
HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays. | India News
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plans to deliver at least five light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force by the end of financial year 2025-26, down from 10 fighter jets and 12 trainers that the state-run plane maker was hoping to deliver under an earlier timeline, two officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.
The delivery of engines for the first order is slowly stabilising --- GE Aerospace has already delivered five engines, another 20 units are expected next year as the US firm has fixed supply chain bottlenecks, and the engine maker has said it will deliver more than 20 engines per year 2027 onwards.
“We are getting closer to operational capability as LCA Mk-1A weapon trials are progressing well and another round is planned in December-end. And with engine supply picking momentum next year onwards, HAL will be able to make up for the current delay. New manufacturing facilities will help accelerate deliveries of both LCA Mk-1A and HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40),” the second official said.
The first engine is expected in January 2026, another four by March 31 and the rest at the rate of two per month, HT has learnt. Two series production HTT-40s are already flying with ‘Category B’ (used) TPE331-12B engines that powered prototype aircraft. HAL was supposed to supply 12 basic trainers to IAF this financial year under the 70-aircraft contract, with the first plane to be delivered in September.
HAL revises LCA Mk-1A, basic trainer delivery targets
HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays. | India News
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plans to deliver at least five light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force by the end of financial year 2025-26, down from 10 fighter jets and 12 trainers that the state-run plane maker was hoping to deliver under an earlier timeline, two officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.
The delivery of engines for the first order is slowly stabilising --- GE Aerospace has already delivered five engines, another 20 units are expected next year as the US firm has fixed supply chain bottlenecks, and the engine maker has said it will deliver more than 20 engines per year 2027 onwards.
“We are getting closer to operational capability as LCA Mk-1A weapon trials are progressing well and another round is planned in December-end. And with engine supply picking momentum next year onwards, HAL will be able to make up for the current delay. New manufacturing facilities will help accelerate deliveries of both LCA Mk-1A and HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40),” the second official said.
The first engine is expected in January 2026, another four by March 31 and the rest at the rate of two per month, HT has learnt. Two series production HTT-40s are already flying with ‘Category B’ (used) TPE331-12B engines that powered prototype aircraft. HAL was supposed to supply 12 basic trainers to IAF this financial year under the 70-aircraft contract, with the first plane to be delivered in September.
Honest question which should be asked to HAL chairman after he's dragged in the parliament.
Forget about the Mk1A. You have 5 engines, where are the 5 trainers? If they are waiting for weapons trial for the 73mk1a, they could use this time to deliver 10 trainers.
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HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays.
www.hindustantimes.com
HAL revises LCA Mk-1A, basic trainer delivery targets
HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays. | India News
www.hindustantimes.com
If we have to believe open source news, the supply chain issues on the GE side isn't getting solved anytime before early 2027. So, this circus is very likely to continue throughout 2026.HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays.
HAL revises LCA Mk-1A, basic trainer delivery targets
HAL aims to deliver 5 LCA Mk-1A jets and 3 HTT-40 trainers to the IAF by March 2026, down from initial targets due to supply delays. | India News
There is zero chance they will make changes for a product already in factory stage and swap the Smart MFDs with LAD
First of all the erieyes were the ones that locked on aircrafts. Most likely used link 17 to relate coordinates.
Even in that tweet discussion, he posted that he forgot to mention Mk 2 and AMCA .
I think , other intent of Gautam to store the clearest image of store management MFD .
Being small and agile it is best suited for such missions too. But pilots needs training with a2g munitions and evade radar. Two interceptor LCAs and Two ground attack LCA( two seater) can be a great combination.
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