A contract was signed with BEL for the development and supply of 20 types of systems for the LCA Tejas MK1A programme.
In a boost to indigenisation, HAL today signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for development and supply of 20 types of systems for the LCA Tejas MK1A programme, here. The five-year contract, spanning 2023 to 2028, is valued at Rs 2,400 crore and includes supply of critical avionics line replaceable units (LRUs), flight control computers and night flying LRUs. This is the largest ever order that HAL has placed on any Indian company promoting the ‘Self-reliant India’ campaign.
“The LCA Tejas program is a classic example of synergy between Indian defense establishments like HAL, DRDO and BEL. The existing order for development and supply of 20 types of critical avionics LRUs for Tejas Mk1A is a shot-in-the-arm for Make in India activity. HAL is committed to indigenous products”, Mr. R Madhavan, CMD, HAL said, “We are delighted to receive this order from HAL for the prestigious LCA Tejas program and look forward to continuing the strong partnership and joint success with HAL. ,” said Ms. Anandi Ramalingam, CMD, BEL.
The order for the supply of these systems for the 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter fleet will be executed by two divisions of Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru and Panchkula (Haryana). All the contracted items will be delivered by BEL to HAL in ready-to-board condition.
The deliveries under the 83 Tejas Mk1A orders to the IAF will begin from FY 2023-24. The domestic fighter aircraft is to be equipped with indigenous flight control computers, air data computers which will also be supplied by BEL under this contract. These systems have been designed and developed by various laboratories of DRDO and Aeronautical Development Agency, Bengaluru.
The contract documents were handed over by Shri EP Jayadeva, General Manager LCA Tejas Division, HAL to Shri Manoj Jain, General Manager (EW&A), BEL.
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