CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL ) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the development and supply of 20 types systems for the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk1A programme.

Detailed explanation-2: -BENGALURU: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday signed a Rs 2, 400 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for development and supply of 20 types systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A programme.

Detailed explanation-3: -This leaves just four countries in total – Malaysia, Egypt, Argentina and the United States – that could currently be considered potential customers of the Tejas aircraft.

Detailed explanation-4: -The government had informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas fighter jets while the US, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines too have shown interest to procure the light combat aircraft (LCA).

Detailed explanation-5: -: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday concluded a ₹6, 800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA).