Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ’s ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, senior IAF officers aware of the matter said. IAF is unhappy with the current pace of the Tejas LCA Mk-1A programme because of the possible risks the delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to the air force’s combat effectiveness, and has flagged the hot-button issue to HAL, calling for timely execution of the ₹48,000-crore contract for 83 jets, as first reported by Hindustan Times on July 12. In a review last year, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari described the fighter aircraft as the flag-bearer of the air force’s efforts towards the indigenisation of its combat fleet. IAF recently relocated its last MiG-21 fighters from their home base at Suratgarh in Rajasthan to the sprawling Nal desert fighter base near Bikaner, where the only other remaining Indian MiG-21s are based, as the world’s fourth largest air force prepares the ground to pull these iconic planes out of service and begins raising its new LCA-Mk-1A fleet.

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US aerospace giant delivers first of Tejas Mk1A engines, ends 2-year delay
2 days, 8 hours ago

US aerospace giant delivers first of Tejas Mk1A engines, ends 2-year delay

India Today  

After a two-year delay, US aerospace giant GE has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A programme. The delays have in turn affected the deliveries of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets, a fact lamented by Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on several occasions. The long-awaited engines, part …

Delay in Tejas fighter jet deliveries to Air Force: Here's a timeline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delay in Tejas fighter jet deliveries to Air Force: Here's a timeline

India Today  

The Indian Air Force has expressed concerns over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delaying the delivery of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. ORIGINAL TIMELINE AND CURRENT STATUS In February 2021, the IAF signed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for 83 Tejas fighter jets, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered by March 31, 2024. FUTURE …

'I'm just not confident of HAL': IAF chief irked by delay in delivery of Tejas fighters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I'm just not confident of HAL': IAF chief irked by delay in delivery of Tejas fighters

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The delay in the delivery of Tejas fighter aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has elicited a “no confidence” comment from Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. On Monday, while inspecting an aircraft at Aero India 2025, Singh was heard telling HAL officials, "I can only tell you what our requirements and our worries are. mazaa nai …

Just not confident of HAL: IAF chief's strong words for Tejas-maker over delivery delays
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just not confident of HAL: IAF chief's strong words for Tejas-maker over delivery delays

India Today  

The Indian Air Force's unhappiness with the delays in the deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet was on display this week at the biennial Aero India show taking place in Bengaluru. While inspecting an aircraft at the air show on Monday, Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh was heard telling officials of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd that he …

Locally produced LCA-Mk1 fighter jet to make historic flight with 2 top military leaders onboard
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Locally produced LCA-Mk1 fighter jet to make historic flight with 2 top military leaders onboard

Live Mint  

Locally produced fighter jet LCA-Mk1 will make a landmark flight on Sunday with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and army chief General Upendra Dwivedi onboard, Hindustan Times reported citing official sources. Asia’s biggest airshow will witness flight of locally produced fighter jet LCA Mk-1s that has already been inducted in the air force. The locally …

HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year
3 months ago

HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year

Hindustan Times  

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to begin in January 2025 critical trials on the new Tejas light combat aircraft, involving the testing of the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range missile, the aircraft’s locally made electronic warfare suite and the Israeli Elta radar, as it now targets a March 31 deadline to deliver the first fighter jet to the Indian …

IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF chief calls for ramping up LCA production to meet growing needs

Hindustan Times  

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday pitched for ramping up production of the locally made light combat aircraft to meet the air force’s growing requirements as well as cater for potential exports, suggesting that the defence and aerospace industry could play an important role in charting the way forward. To be sure, HAL has set …

India's air defence boost: Advanced LCA Mark 2 mass production to begin in 2029
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India's air defence boost: Advanced LCA Mark 2 mass production to begin in 2029

India Today  

In a bid to boost India's air defence capabilities, the mass production of the LCA Mark 2 combat aircraft, made in India for the Air Force, is planned to start by mid-2029, sources said. The timeline for the first prototype of the advanced LCA Mark 2, featuring a substantial component of indigenous weaponry and sensors, is March 2026, with mass …

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, …

GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay
8 months, 2 weeks ago

GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: US engine maker GE Aerospace on Friday said it is working with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to fix issues related to the delay in the supply of its F4O4 engines for the Tejas light combat aircraft programme, attributing it to supply chain bottlenecks in the aerospace industry. A GE F404 engine at an HAL facility in Bengaluru The …

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays
8 months, 2 weeks ago

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays

India TV News  

Amid growing concerns over delays in the delivery of the first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is now aiming to provide the first aircraft by August 15 this year. The Defence Ministry has already issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, for the purchase of 97 made-in-India LCA Mark …

IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is unhappy with the current pace of the Tejas light combat aircraft programme because of the possible risks a delay in the induction of new fighter planes could pose to the air force’s combat effectiveness, and has flagged the hot-button issue to plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, calling for timely execution of the ₹48,000-crore contract for …

Engine seizure led to IAF’s first LCA Tejas crash, say officials
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Engine seizure led to IAF’s first LCA Tejas crash, say officials

Hindustan Times  

An ongoing investigation into the first-ever crash of the Indian Air Force’s light combat aircraft Tejas three months ago points towards engine seizure as the most likely cause of the accident, two officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The doomed LCA Mk-1 had flown during the tri-services Bharat Shakti exercise at the Pokhran firing range near Jaisalmer along …

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supply chain issues delay deliveries of LCA-Mk1A jets

The Hindu  

After some delay, the deliveries of the Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to the Indian Air Force are now expected to begin by end of July with officials stating that the delay is due to supply chain issues, including at HAL and General Electric in delivering the engines. In February 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a …

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July
10 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 …

Defence ministry sets ball rolling to equip IAF with 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters worth ₹67k cr
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defence ministry sets ball rolling to equip IAF with 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters worth ₹67k cr

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the proposed acquisition of 97 light combat aircraft to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time the force is grappling with a shortage of fighter squadrons, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. Tejas LCA Mk-1A The new fighter planes are expected to …

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
11 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 …

Doubts shroud delivery of first LCA Mk-1A jet to IAF
1 year ago

Doubts shroud delivery of first LCA Mk-1A jet to IAF

Hindustan Times  

A question mark hangs over the delivery of the first light combat aircraft Mk-1A jet to the Indian Air Force by state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited by the approaching deadline of March 31 as it is yet to make its maiden flight and some key certifications are still not done, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. His …

First LCA Mark 1A fighter squadron to be deployed at Rajasthan air base near Pakistan front
1 year, 3 months ago

First LCA Mark 1A fighter squadron to be deployed at Rajasthan air base near Pakistan front

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force is mulling raising the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district near the Pakistan front. "The first squadron of the LCA Mark1A fighters is planned to be based out of the Nal air base in Rajasthan and would be inducted in one of the …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 3 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

IAF chief receives 1st LCA trainer from HAL, 7 more to come by Mar ‘24
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF chief receives 1st LCA trainer from HAL, 7 more to come by Mar ‘24

Hindustan Times  

State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first trainer version of the light combat aircraft Tejas to Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at a ceremony in Bengaluru, with the twin seater set to fill a key training role in the air force and double as a fighter if needed, officials aware of …

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

IAF chief announces plans to buy around 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF chief announces plans to buy around 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets

Firstpost  

The plan to buy the indigenous plane was announced in Spain by Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari soon after receiving the first C-295 transport aircraft In a major announcement aimed at giving a boost to the indigenous aerospace sector, the Indian Air Force has officially announced plans to buy around 100 more made-in-India LCA Mark 1A …

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets
1 year, 6 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 …

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future
1 year, 6 months ago

How indigenous LCA Tejas promises a more 'Indian' Air Force in the future

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is on full throttle to significantly boost operational capabilities. Now, the IAF is pushing for acquisition of an additional 90-100 indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A jets, besides ramping up the transport fleet and enhancing capabilities to land at and take off from the newly-built advanced landing grounds along the Line of Actual Control with China. Beyond the …

LCA set to emerge as cornerstone of IAF’s combat power
1 year, 6 months ago

LCA set to emerge as cornerstone of IAF’s combat power

Hindustan Times  

The light combat aircraft is set to emerge as the cornerstone of the Indian Air Force’s combat power in the coming decade and beyond, with the air force counting on the indigenous fighter jet to shore up its capabilities at a time it is grappling with a disturbing decline in the number of its fighter squadrons, officials tracking the IAF’s …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s

Firstpost  

The order would mean that the LCA Tejas fighters would renter the Indian Air Force in very large numbers. The IAF will have 40 LCA, over 180 LCA Mark-1A and at least 120 LCA Mark-2 planes in the next 15 years A day after India achieved major success in the space sector with Chandrayaan-3, the indigenous aerospace sector is all …

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force is looking to order another 90 Light Combat Aircraft -MK1A once the contract for 83 LCA-MK1A is under execution, according to official sources. In 2021, the Defence Ministry had signed a ₹48,000-crore deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply 83 LCA-MK1A to the IAF, a more capable fighter than the current LCA-MK1. As per the …

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
1 year, 7 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 …

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS
1 year, 8 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, 9 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. …

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
2 years, 1 month ago

IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan

The Hindu  

The delayed process for the procurement of 114 multi-role fighter jets is set to take off soon and along with three different indigenous fighter development programmes, will result in a mega 500-fighter aircraft acquisition process for the armed forces. On this, Air Marshal Tiwari said reaching 42 squadrons will take time and the immediate effort is to arrest the drawdown …

LCA-Mk2 production by 2027, 10 years for development of fifth generation fighter AMCA
2 years, 1 month ago

LCA-Mk2 production by 2027, 10 years for development of fifth generation fighter AMCA

The Hindu  

The more capable indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk2 is expected to be ready for production by 2027 while the fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is awaiting approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security and the development would take 10 years after that, said Director General of Aeronautical Development Agency Girish S. Deodhare on Tuesday. Another ambitious project, the Twin …

16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production
2 years, 5 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 …

IAF committed to induct 6 LCA Mark2 fighter squadrons: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
2 years, 8 months ago

IAF committed to induct 6 LCA Mark2 fighter squadrons: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Firstpost  

The LCA Mark 2 fighter is intended to be the replacement for the Mirage 2000 and Jaguar fighters when they are due for phasing out after a decade New Delhi: Fully backing the indigenous fighter aircraft programmes, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday said the Indian Air Force has already given the commitment to buy six squadrons of the …

HAL signs ₹2,400 crore contract with BEL
3 years, 3 months ago

HAL signs ₹2,400 crore contract with BEL

The Hindu  

In a major boost to indigenisation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Thursday, December 16, 2021, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for development and supply of 20 types systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A programme. The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028 is valued at ₹2,400 crore and involves supplying critical avionics Line Replaceable Units, flight control computers and …

HAL awarded contract for 83 LCAs in₹48,000 cr. deal
4 years, 1 month ago

HAL awarded contract for 83 LCAs in₹48,000 cr. deal

The Hindu  

At the 13th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas for the Indian Air Force at an estimated cost of ₹48,000 crore while India showcased a range of indigenous military platforms to the world. Stressing on indigenisation, he observed, “We have reached an infliction point in domestic …

LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF chief
4 years, 2 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 …

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18
4 years, 2 months ago

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18

News 18  

Twitter lit up on Wednesday with defence correspondents announcing that a “a major Make in India project is going to be announced today”. Despite the first flight of the prototype taking place on January 4, 2001, the first production Tejas Mk1 entered IAF service only on July 1, 2016; the first aircraft in the Final Operational Clearance configuration donned IAF …

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December
4 years, 7 months ago

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December

India Today  

In the hype over Wednesday’s arrival of the first lot of five French-built Rafale fighter aircraft, it was easy to lose sight of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ which, after years of development delays, is slowly entering squadron service. What has become of the order for the 83 Tejas Mark 1A variants that the air force was to place …

IAF operationalises second LCA squadron, inducts first LCA Tejas in FOC standard
4 years, 10 months ago

IAF operationalises second LCA squadron, inducts first LCA Tejas in FOC standard

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force formally inducted into service the first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1 in Final Operational Clearance standard on Wednesday, and operationalised its second LCA squadron No. Bhadauria, received the first FOC standard LCA from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in a function held at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Apart from all the capabilities of …

We hope to sign the deal for 83 LCA-Mk1A within next three months, says Bhadauria
4 years, 10 months ago

We hope to sign the deal for 83 LCA-Mk1A within next three months, says Bhadauria

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force will set up the second squadron of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by month-end, said Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Excerpts Given the budgetary constraints in the post COVID situation, what are the priorities in terms force mordenisation Budgetary constraints is a given, both for this year and some constraints will kick in for next year too. …

83 LCA-MK1A deal high priority: IAF chief
4 years, 10 months ago

83 LCA-MK1A deal high priority: IAF chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force will set up the second squadron of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas by month-end, said Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. We have already done the resurrection of the squadron but induction of aircraft and inauguration got stalled due to COVID,” ACM Bhadauria said in an exclusive interaction with The Hindu. “We will finalise the way forward on …

Naval variant of LCA Tejas successfully lands on carrier
5 years, 2 months ago

Naval variant of LCA Tejas successfully lands on carrier

The Hindu  

The Naval variant of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1 Tejas under development successfully completed the first arrested landing on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on Saturday. “After completing extensive trials on the Shore Based Test Facility, Aeronautical Development Agency developed LCA Navy did an arrested landing on INS Vikramaditya successfully today January 11, 2020 at 10:02 hours,” the Defence …

Finally, FOC certification for Mark I Tejas
6 years, 1 month ago

Finally, FOC certification for Mark I Tejas

The Hindu  

Mark I Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft designed and developed in India, on Wednesday overcame its last hurdle by finally bagging what is called the FOC certification. The FOC or final operational clearance, coming on the first day of Aero India 2019, certifies that the world’s lightest fighter plane is “ready for battle.” As its stakeholders stood in front of …

In next two years, IAF will be left with only 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against sanctioned strength of 42
6 years, 2 months ago

In next two years, IAF will be left with only 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against sanctioned strength of 42

India TV News  

In the next two years, the Indian Air Force will be left with an alarmingly low 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against an authorisation strength of 42. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, while visiting his home turf, Congress president Rahul Gandhi renewed his attack on Prime Minister Narendra over the Rafale aircraft deal, accusing the “watchman” of “giving” Rs 30,000 crore to …

IAF submits proposal to HAL for additional supply of 83 Tejas light combat aircrafts
7 years, 3 months ago

IAF submits proposal to HAL for additional supply of 83 Tejas light combat aircrafts

Firstpost  

IAF has put in a formal request to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for an additional 83 Tejas Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has put in a formal request to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for an additional 83 Tejas Mark-1A Light Combat Aircraft, an official said on Wednesday. At present, two contracts have been signed between …

Air Force likely to get 123 LCA Tejas by 2024-25
8 years ago

Air Force likely to get 123 LCA Tejas by 2024-25

The Hindu  

If the present development and capacity enhancement plans go as per schedule, the Indian Air Force will have 123 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets in its fleet by 2024-25. Mr. Raju said that about 45 improvements have been implemented in the 1A and HAL has already floated a tender for the Advanced Electronically Scanned Array radar and Self-Protection …

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