(a) whether the Government has any proposal to sell Tejas Combat Aircraft to other countries in near future;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of timeline of any such proposal in near future?
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to sell Tejas Combat Aircraft to other countries in near future;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details of timeline of any such proposal in near future?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. HAL is currently producing Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas, to meet Indian Air Force requirements. In order to export LCA to other friendly countries, the following activities have been carried out:
(i) The platform has been showcased by way of flying displays at various foreign exhibitions and also briefing about the platform has been given to various foreign delegations who have visited HAL facilities.
(ii) The company has responded to Request for Information (RFI) from overseas. Formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) has not been received in order to process the proposal.
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