Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has updated its timeline for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK. 2 prototype. The structural assembly of the first prototype is in progress, with the rollout now scheduled for 2026, a year later than initially planned. This delay reflects the complexities in developing advanced military aircraft. The LCA MK. 2, an improved version of the Tejas fighter jet, is a crucial project for India's defense sector, aiming to enhance indigenous capabilities and reduce reliance on imported fighter aircraft.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a clarification denying media reports suggesting negotiations with General Electric (GE) for the GE 414 Transfer of Technology (TOT) programme have come to a standstill. The programme, crucial for powering India's indigenous fighter jets including LCA Tejas variants, is significant for India's aerospace ambitions and self-reliance in defense production. HAL's swift clarification underscores the importance of the collaboration and its commitment to transparency, though specific details about the current status of negotiations were not provided.