Currently, 50% of Tejas components (set to increase to 65%) are indigenous; the jet incorporates an American F404 turbofan, Israeli radars and Russian weapon systems.

What percentage of Tejas is indigenous?

The indigenous content of LCA-Tejas is 50 percent in Mk1A variant which will be enhanced to 60 percent," Rajnath Singh said. HAL has already doubled the production capacity of Tejas from eight aircraft per year to 16.

Is LCA Tejas completely indigenous?

Today, Tejas is 50 per cent indigenous. It has a GE American engine, an Israeli Elta radar, and British aerospace, avionics, and other engines. The first prototype of Tejas flew in 2001. In December 2013, the first stages got Initial Operational Clearance.