Tejas: The Inside Story of How India Designed the Light Combat Aircraft
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas: The Inside Story of How India Designed the Light Combat Aircraft

News 18  

The Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas jets by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is welcome news. As an alternative, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Aeronautical Development Agency was created to design and develop the LCA, with the production to be undertaken by HAL. The ADA invited M/s Dassault Aviation for design assistance in developing a lightweight combat aircraft. The three organisations concerned with the development and production of the LCA are ADA, HAL and the Air Force.

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Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is likely to get the delivery of its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in July 2024, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. Also, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL in April for the proposed acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1As to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time it …

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft on Thursday made its maiden flight from a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, and the country can look forward to its early induction into the Indian Air Force, state-run plane-maker HAL said. Tejas LCA Mk-1A “HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development, amid major supply chain challenges in …

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military
9 months, 1 week ago

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. More about LCA Tejas aircraft The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is an indigenous supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military. The Light Combat Aircraft programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency. In 2003, the Light Combat Aircraft …

Tejas aircraft crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; pilot ejected safely
9 months, 1 week ago

Tejas aircraft crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; pilot ejected safely

Hindustan Times  

A Tejas light combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during an operational training sortie near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday, the IAF said. Police said the plane crashed near Kalla colony and there is no damage to property or human life. “A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational …

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejects safely
9 months, 1 week ago

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejects safely

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Air Force aircraft Tejas crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie on Tuesday. Tejas aircraft meets with an accident in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. “One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today during an operational training sortie. Earlier last month, a Hawk trainer aircraft of the IAF met with an …

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance
1 year ago

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the procurement of 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force. According to defence officials, the Tejas fighter jets cost around ₹65,000 crore. “Today, the Defence Ministry has cleared the proposal for the acquisition of 97 LCA mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian …

In Pics: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft
1 year ago

In Pics: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft Modi was slated to inspect and tour HAL's production facility, which includes the assembly area for Tejas jets.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a flight aboard the Tejas aircraft on Saturday at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. …

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism

The Hindu  

The trailer of Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Tejas, which features the actor as an Indian Air Force pilot, was released on Sunday on the occasion of the Indian Air Force Day. But if it’s dangerous and you’re confused wondering who can get the job done, then definitely send her.” This is how we are introduced to Tejas Gill, an Indian …

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force
1 year, 2 months ago

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force

Hindustan Times  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari receives the LCA Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD CB Ananthakrishnan in Bengaluru. Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt was the chief guest during the function wherein the unveiling of …

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on Wednesday. As part of the LCA contract between the HAL and the IAF, the defence public sector unit has to supply eight twin-seater trainer aircraft to the force. The event will be attended by notable figures …

India joins 'elite club' as Air Force receives first light combat aircraft in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

India joins 'elite club' as Air Force receives first light combat aircraft in Bengaluru

India Today  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt was the chief guest during the function wherein the unveiling of the LCA twin seater, handing over of Release to Service, Signalling out Certificate were conducted in the presence of Chief of Air …

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets

India Today  

With the objective of replacing its ageing fleet of MiG series fighters, the Air Force is set to place orders for around 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. So, apart from the 83 LCA Mark 1A that we have already contracted for, we are moving a case for around 100 more aircraft," Air …

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
1 year, 4 months ago

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile

The Hindu  

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Wednesday successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa. Astra is a BVR air-to-air missile to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aerial targets, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Research Centre Imarat and other laboratories of the DRDO. On the Air Chief’s …

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China
1 year, 4 months ago

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China

Firstpost  

A third production line is being established at HAL’s Bengaluru facility to ultimately manufacture eight aircraft per year, contributing to the production of 24 LCA Mk1s. While the definitive decision to station Tejas squadrons at fighter air bases along the borders with Pakistan and China is pending, initial steps have already been taken by the Indian Air Force. Presently, the …

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry
1 year, 5 months ago

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry

India TV News  

LCA Tejas: The Ministry of Defence on Friday said that Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, while also adding that the Indian Air Force is expected to receive deliveries of LCA Tejas MK-1A from February 2024. Over two years ago in February 2021, the Defence Ministry had sealed a …

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS
1 year, 5 months ago

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS

India TV News  

The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, christened Tejas, is set to complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on Saturday. Image Source : ANIEach of the aircraft flown by the Flying Daggers has been manufactured in India The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai …

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects
1 year, 6 months ago

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects

Firstpost  

Dixit, who is an Experimental Test Pilot himself, has been driving the Atmanirbhar Bharat efforts of the Indian Air Force towards self-reliance in the development and manufacture of combat aircraft Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Thursday flew a sortie in the first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force and assessed its capabilities. …

'Excellent': PM Modi on Historic Landing of LCA Tejas on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
1 year, 10 months ago

'Excellent': PM Modi on Historic Landing of LCA Tejas on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter over the historic landing of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and said “efforts towards Aatmanirbharta are on with full vigour”. https://t.co/CJxhFNlUIM— Narendra Modi February 8, 2023 In a historic first, Indian Navy pilots on Monday carried out a successful landing of LCA Tejas on aircraft carrier INS …

Aero India 2023: LCA Tejas will be the star attraction at India Pavilion
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: LCA Tejas will be the star attraction at India Pavilion

The Hindu  

A full-scale LCA Tejas aircraft in Final Operational Clearance configuration will be at the centerstage of India Pavilion at Aero India 2023 which is being held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru between February 13 and 17. The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said the 14th Edition of Aero India will have a separate India Pavilion which is …

16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production
2 years, 2 months ago

16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production

News 18  

At least 16 countries have approached India seeking details of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk2 and efforts are on to identify additional agencies to increase the production rate of the aircraft, a senior government official told News18. “There is a huge push from the central government on increasing the production rate of the aircraft with India already getting …

Malaysia Shortlists Tejas Under Acquisition Programme; US, Australia Among 6 Countries Interested
2 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia Shortlists Tejas Under Acquisition Programme; US, Australia Among 6 Countries Interested

News 18  

The US, Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines are among six countries, which have shown interest in India’s Tejas aircraft while Malaysia has already shortlisted the jet under its acquisition programme, the government said on Friday. In February last year, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for …

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest
2 years, 4 months ago

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest

India TV News  

Highlights Govt told Parliament that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets The US, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines too have shown interest in Tejas HAL responded to request for proposal issued against tender released by Royal Malaysian Air Force Boost to Make in India: The government told the Parliament on Friday that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets while …

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme
2 years, 5 months ago

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme

The Hindu  

India’s light combat aircraft, Tejas, has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets and the two sides are holding negotiations to take forward the procurement process. Mr. Madhavan said Tejas is a much superior aircraft compared to JF-17 and FA-50 and that the selection of the …

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet
2 years, 10 months ago

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet

News 18  

Indian Air Force’s home-grown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, although has not participated in any Republic Day flypast till now, is a promising aircraft. Last year, the central government approved the purchase of 73 Tejas LCA fighter jets and 10 trainer aircraft costing Rs 45,696 crore. – Although Tejas is not part of the contingent, we are here to tell you …

Tejas gives combat edge over China-Pak JF-17, says Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
3 years, 10 months ago

Tejas gives combat edge over China-Pak JF-17, says Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria

India Today  

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas has a combat edge over the China-Pakistan JF 17, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria told India Today. He said with 83 Tejas now ordered — 73 of which are the upgraded version of the earlier aircraft, the capabilities of the Indian Air Force will enhance and also help in increasing the squadron fleet. Our deployment …

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets
3 years, 10 months ago

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets

News 18  

The government on Wednesday formally sealed the Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft from the HAL to …

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF chief
3 years, 11 months ago

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF chief

Live Mint  

Asserting that the made in India light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said the latest Indian jet would be better equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes. Noting the approval of the largest indigenous defence procurement deal to buy 83 LCA Tejas, Air Chief Bhadauria …

Can Tejas match Pak's JF-17 fighter jet of Chinese origin? Here's what IAF chief said
3 years, 11 months ago

Can Tejas match Pak's JF-17 fighter jet of Chinese origin? Here's what IAF chief said

India TV News  

In a much-awaited decision, the Modi government on Wednesday approved procurement of 83 indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force in deal worth Rs 48,000 crore. IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said that the historic procurement decision will bolster the capability of the force considerably. Commenting on Tejas' comparison with Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet, which the neighbouring nation …

Tejas Aircraft Deal With HAL Will Help Create Over 50,000 Jobs in India, Says Rajnath Singh
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas Aircraft Deal With HAL Will Help Create Over 50,000 Jobs in India, Says Rajnath Singh

News 18  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the government’s decision for the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will help to create more than 50,000 jobs in the country. The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore, the biggest …

Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL
3 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the acquisition of 83 indigenously manufactured fourth-generation Tejas jet fighters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the Indian Air Force. The LCA-Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in the years to come.” The new Tejas Mark 1-A jet fighters will have 43 improvements over the 40 Tejas …

India to purchase 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for Rs 48,000 crore after CCS nod
3 years, 11 months ago

India to purchase 83 Tejas light combat aircraft for Rs 48,000 crore after CCS nod

Firstpost  

New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Wednesday approved the procurement of 83 indigenously-developed light combat aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. @narendramodi today approved the …

Tejas to be Backbone of IAF Fleet: Rajnath Singh After Largest-Ever ‘Make in India’ Defence Deal
3 years, 11 months ago

Tejas to be Backbone of IAF Fleet: Rajnath Singh After Largest-Ever ‘Make in India’ Defence Deal

News 18  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday predicted that the deal to acquire 83 upgraded versions of the Tejas fighter jets will be a “game-changer” for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing soon after the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the largest-ever indigenous defence procurement deal. Confirming the CCS clearance for the deal, Singh said the homegrown fighter jet, LCA Tejas, will …

'LCA Tejas': India approves largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth Rs 48,000 crore
3 years, 11 months ago

'LCA Tejas': India approves largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth Rs 48,000 crore

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crore to strengthen IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in a tweet today. HAL follows a system integrator …

83 Advanced Tejas Jets to Join IAF Fleet as Cabinet Gives Nod for Mega Rs 48,000 Crore Deal
3 years, 11 months ago

83 Advanced Tejas Jets to Join IAF Fleet as Cabinet Gives Nod for Mega Rs 48,000 Crore Deal

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the development, saying “the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48,000 crores” will strengthen the IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. @narendramodi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about …

Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Tejas fighter jets in Rs 48,000 cr deal
3 years, 11 months ago

Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Tejas fighter jets in Rs 48,000 cr deal

India Today  

In a CCS meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet approved the procurement of the 'largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48000 crore', on Wednesday. @narendramodi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48000 Crores to strengthen IAF’s fleet of homegrown fighter jet ‘LCA-Tejas’. — Rajnath Singh January 13, 2021 "Light Combat Aircraft …

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