‘Govt clears deal to procure 83 Tejas jets, 464 tanks’
The Defence Ministry has reportedly approved the projects worth ₹82,000 crore for the procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), 464 T-90 tanks and 598 UAVs (drones). The 83 LCA would be procured from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The government and HAL are in the process of increasing the production capacity of Tejas fighters.