Hal reply over tejas delivery: The Indian Air Force is worried about not getting indigenous fighter aircraft. A few days ago, Air Force Chief AP Singh reprimanded HAL i.e. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for delay in delivery of Tejas fighter aircraft. After the strict stance of Air Force AP Singh, now the response of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has also come out. HAL has clearly stated that nothing will happen to you.
HAL chief DK Sunil said on Monday (February 17, 2025) that the government aircraft manufacturing company has noticed that LCA MK 1A reaches the Air Force as soon as possible. He said that he does not want to waste time in responding to this criticism. DK Sunil said that the indigenous program is already lagging behind for many reasons. American firm GE Aerospace has also delayed the arrival of engine.
‘Delay due to technical flaws’
DK Sunil had told in Bengaluru that the first F-404 engine will start getting from the US in March and this year a dozen aviation engines will be with India. In such a situation, the supply of LCA MK 1A to the Air Force will start as soon as possible. The delay in the fighter aircraft is caused by technical flaws, which has now been removed.
‘There will be supply soon’
DK Sunil had said that he understands the major concerns of the Air Force. The strength of the squadron leader in the Air Force is decreasing. Regarding this, meetings of officers are going on at various levels. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will soon supply the aircraft to the Indian Airforce.
What did AP Singh say?
Air Force Chief AP Singh had said that HAL chief DK Sunil and some other officials of his company promised him 11 Tejas MK1A, but not a single fighter jet has been ready so far. AP Singh also said that he does not think that HAL is still in mission mode.
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