In Pics: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft

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. 2 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Sharing pictures on X, Modi wrote, “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential” 3 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Modi was slated to inspect and tour HAL's production facility, which includes the assembly area for Tejas jets. 5 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout In another post on X, Modi wrote, “Flying in Tejas today, I can say with immense pride that due to our hard work and dedication, we are no less than anyone in the world in the field of self-reliance.” 6 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Modi also congratulated the Indian Air Force, DRDO and HAL along with all the Indians.