HAL Increases Tejas Mk1A Production Capacity to 24 Jets Annually with New Nashik Facility
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new production line for the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft and the HTT-40 trainer at HAL's Nashik facility. This third production line increases HAL's total capacity to 24 Tejas jets per year, up from previous levels. The Nashik unit alone can produce eight aircraft annually. This expansion is crucial for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to replace aging fleets like the MiG-21. India's defense indigenization has reached 65%, with a goal of 100% in the near future. The project has also integrated over 40 industry partners.
Key Points
- The new Nashik facility is the third production line for the Tejas LCA, supplementing units in Bengaluru.
- HAL's total production capacity for Tejas Mk1A will now reach 24 aircraft per year.
- The HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is also being produced at this facility.
- India has reduced its defense import dependence from 70% to approximately 35% in the last decade.
Exam Facts
- 24 Tejas jets per year total capacity
- 65% indigenization level in defense
- HTT-40 trainer aircraft production
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