Flight test of LCA-Mk2 to be completed by 2027
- The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has sanctioned the development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2.
- Now, DRDO is setting a target of 2027 to complete the entire flight testing.
LCA-Mk2
- The roll out of LCA-Mk2 is planned by 2024 and the target is to complete flight testing by 2027.
Approval awaited
- The proposal on the indigenous fifth generation fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), is currently with the CCS and the approval is expected very soon.
Prelims Takeaway
- Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2.
- DRDO
- Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)