IAF will focus on Rs 1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over Rs 1.3 lakh cr. The 83 LCA Tejas would be replacing the four squadrons of the MiG-21 jets which are set to be phased out.

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