Indian Air Force's first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft set for July delivery, HAL accelerates indigenous aircraft program

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by July, after a brief delay. The aircraft's delivery, initially planned for February-March, was postponed due to technical reasons. HAL conducted the first successful flight of the indigenous fighter last month and is currently undergoing integration trials. The induction of the LCA Mark 1A marks a milestone in India's military self-reliance, with an order for 83 planes already placed and another order for 97 planes expected by the end of the fiscal year.