New Delhi: The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the proposed acquisition of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time the force is grappling with a shortage of fighter squadrons, officials aware of the matter said on Friday.The new fighter planes are expected to cost around ₹67,000 crore, the officials said asking not to be named.The development comes around four months after the defence... Read this story
