Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics (BEL) for development and supply of 20 types systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A programme. The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028 is valued at Rs 2,400 crore and involves supplying critical avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), flight control computers and night flying LRUs. This is the biggest ever order that HAL has placed on any Indian company boosting 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign.
The order for supply of these systems for 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter fleet will be executed by two Divisions of BEL at Bengaluru and Panchkula (Haryana). All the contracted items will be delivered by BEL to HAL in a ready-to-board condition. LCA Tejas programme is an excellent example of synergies between Indian Defence establishments such as HAL, DRDO & BEL.
Hindustan Aeronautics is Bengaluru based Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) Company engaged in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade and servicing of a wide range of products including, aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, accessories and aerospace structures.
