The Defence Ministry expects around 18 to 24 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark1A to be ready by the end of this year, according to sources cited by ANI.
Defence ministry sources told ANI that the production and readiness schedule for the LCA Mark1A is expected to reach approximately 18 to 24 aircraft by the end of the current year after suffering significant delays due to GE F414 engine delays from the US firm.