Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured one of the largest single defence contracts in the history of Indian aerospace manufacturing. On 4 February 2026 the Ministry of Defence signed a firm, fixed-price agreement worth ₹48,000 crore (base value excluding taxes and escalation) with HAL for the supply of 97 additional Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A Tejas fighters to the Indian Air Force.