27th February, 2003
Ministry of Defence  


INDUCTION OF LCA


LOK SABHA

The indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is state-of-the-art fighter aircraft. Its design is based on advanced technologies of any contemporary fighter aircraft like fly-by-wire, digital flight control system, unstable configuration, advanced composites, mission computer and digital cockpit. With these frontline technologies, LCA will not be obsolete at the time of induction and exploitation.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri A Narendra in Lok Sabha today.