SOURCE: AFI
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a significant step forward in the development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF Mk-2. The company has signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), expanding its role in the program.
Under the revised MoU, HAL will be responsible for completing the LCA AF Mk-2 development and securing operational clearance during the Full Scale Engineering Development (FSED) Phase-3. This crucial phase of the project is valued at a substantial Rs. 2970.00 Crores, including a Foreign Exchange component of Rs. 285.00 Crores.
The expanded partnership between HAL and ADA underscores the commitment of both organizations to the LCA AF Mk-2 program. This advanced fighter aircraft is expected to be a cornerstone of the Indian Air Force’s future capabilities.
HAL’s expertise in aircraft production and integration, combined with ADA’s design and development capabilities, is poised to deliver a world-class fighter aircraft to the Indian Armed Forces.