According to the source, the Malaysian export order will open up an array of opportunities for other platforms such as SU-30 and Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) `Hawk’ which are being operated by other Southeast Asian countries.
India will get a strong foothold in South East Asia, in case of Malaysia deciding on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’ manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Speaking to Financial Express Online on condition of anonymity, a top official has said that “There are various dimensions to the export of the LCA Tejas to Malaysia. In fact, the whole LCA programme will receive the much-needed boost, and HAL will get international recognition for its design capability and validation for its product.”Read More…
