This version is aimed to enhance the operational and combat capabilities, survivability and maintainability. Capabilities planned in Mk1A include; Integration of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Electronic Warfare Suite (EWS),(A4M) & (BVR) missiles and Air-to-Air refueling

It is also proposed to integrate Combined Interrogator and Transponder (CIT), Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Operating Data Link (ODL) with existing onboard avionics to infuse further capabilities to the aircraft