Defence Diaries: What does the 83 Tejas Mark1A deal mean for HAL?

On 13th January 2021, the government took a giant leap towards the Make in India mission, announcing procurement of 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics. The order worth around Rs 48,000 crore is the biggest ever deal given to an Indian manufacturer.

In an exclusive interview to Asianet Newsable's Sunita Iyer, Former Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), RK Tyagi, shares an in-depth view on what this Make in India deal mean for the Indian Air Force, HAL & the Indian Defence Manufacturing sector.