In February 2026, Defence Ministry sources said only three of the seven consortia that had expressed interest met the mandatory technical and financial criteria, and HAL, which had bid with two smaller firms, did not qualify.
HAL Failed Bid To Build India's Stealth Jet On "Routine Technical Grounds": Defence Secretary RK Singh At NDTV Defence Summit
In February 2026, Defence Ministry sources said only three of the seven consortia that had expressed interest met the mandatory technical and financial criteria, and HAL, which had bid with two smaller firms, did not qualify.
Published: 28 September 2026
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