Five Tejas jets ready for delivery to IAF: HAL
The Hindu
HAL announces five Tejas jets ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force amid ongoing engine supply delays.
State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday (February 5, 2026) said five Tejas light combat aircraft are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force.
In February 2021, the Defence Ministry sealed a ₹48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF.
The delivery of the jets are facing delays primarily due to GE Aerospace missing several deadlines for supply of its aero engines to power the jets.
"The HAL confirms that five aircraft are fully ready for delivery, incorporating major contracted capabilities in accordance with the agreed specifications," a spokesperson of the aerospace major said.
“An additional nine aircraft have already been built and flown. Upon receipt of engines from GE, these aircraft will be made ready for delivery," the official said, adding all design and development issues identified are being addressed in an "expedited manner".
Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments.
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