SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to ramp up the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed an order for an additional 97 units of the aircraft. To meet the increasing demand and bolster the production capacity, HAL has announced plans to establish a fourth assembly line dedicated to the Tejas Mk1A. This new line will be set up at HAL’s Nashik facility and is expected to become operational by mid-2026.
Currently, HAL operates two assembly lines for the Tejas Mk1A, with a third line, also at the Nashik plant, set to begin production in March 2025. The third line is projected to increase the total annual production rate to 24 units. However, the IAF’s order for an additional 97 jets has prompted HAL to enhance this capacity further.
With the addition of the fourth assembly line, HAL aims to increase the annual production rate to 30 Tejas Mk1A units per year. This will not only address the IAF’s current demand but also ensure a steady supply of indigenous fighter jets to strengthen India’s defense capabilities.
To make this expansion a reality, HAL has already initiated the process of acquiring the necessary tools and machinery to support the production of the Tejas Mk1A at the fourth assembly line. The new line will have the capacity to produce 6 units annually, further supplementing the production from the existing three lines.
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