Group 1 - The Indian government has approved the purchase of 97 "Tejas" Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), valued at $7.4 billion, aimed at strengthening domestic defense manufacturing and expanding the fighter jet fleet [1] - In addition to this procurement, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to receive contracts for over 200 "Tejas" Mk2 fighter jets and an equal number of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is India's fifth-generation fighter jet project [1]