HAL's Nashik Plant Gears Up for New Tejas Mk1A Production Line, Reviving Local Suppliers

After facing a period of economic downturn due to the closure of the Su-30MKI production line, the Nashik region is experiencing a renewed sense of optimism.

The inauguration of the third Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas production line in Nashik is not only expected to produce the first LCA-Tejas Mk1A later this year but also to revitalize the local economy, breathing new life into the region.

Nashik's selection as the location for the new production line is strategic. With a significant presence of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and two existing LCA-Tejas production lines in Bangalore, Nashik was the natural choice for expansion.

However, the city's role goes beyond just producing the Mk1A. An HAL executive has confirmed that these industries are being repurposed to support the Tejas MkII program, with the Nashik plant becoming a pivotal manufacturing hub for the Tejas MkII fighter jet when it enters production later in 2030.

Further contributing to the revival of the local ecosystem is the Indian Air Force’s recent order for 12 indigenously-built Su-30MKI jets. With each Su-30MKI requiring approximately 6,000 components, a significant portion of which will be sourced locally.

HAL is also actively working to reactivate local suppliers and integrate them into the Tejas Mk1A and MkII programs.

 

[Dr. Saptarishi Chatterjee]

What will be Hilarious and a laughing matter, when US will supply the engines under the batch of 2 or 3 @ per 6 to 7 months....the Whole investment will be a loss and further if they don't send any Engines at all. The surprise to the story is that HAL received 8 F414 Engines, the more complex ones just on 3 August, which were ordered on 2023. But the Previously ordered of 83 404 Engines signed on 2020 are no where to be seen.