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The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a Rs 62,370-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. for procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

The deal includes 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Air Force, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. The delivery of these aircraft would commence during fiscal 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years.

The aircraft will have an indigenous content of over 64%, with 67 additional items incorporated, over and above the previous LCA Mk1A contract that was signed

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