Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 26 (ANI): Defence Expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retired) said the Rs 62,370 crore deal between the Ministry of Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( HAL ) for the procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets is a 'big boost to Atmanirbharta'.

Gaur said the move will address the Indian Air Force's fighter jet shortfall and will strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Anil Gaur said, "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply LCA Mark 1. These planes will be delivered to the Indian Air Force within the next 6 years. This will cover up the critical shortfall gap. This will also ensure that the supply chain of the entire aircraft industry will be tu

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