Combat-ready but lightweight
8 years, 8 months ago

Combat-ready but lightweight

The Hindu  

When India’s Light Combat Aircraft, > Tejas, was finally inducted into the Indian Air Force, two things seemed remarkable. Tejas is missile-capable and once it is airborne can detect and shoot down enemy targets 120 km away; it can give close air support to the Army; it can do combat air patrol for six hours if refuelled in air; it can do deep penetration roles day and night and in all weather; it has been tested to operate in Ladakh; it can carry nuclear weapons if necessary. Also a flight line is not like a car production conveyor belt, and HAL which has produced the HF-24, Kiran jet trainer, the Gnat in hundreds, the Advanced Light Helicopter, the bedding down process of the Tejas where the niggles are sorted out could take longer than is being forecast, and that includes product team support and infrastructure at the place of ultimate deployment.. It is going to take some time before we have the first full squadron of Tejas operating from some Air Force tarmac.

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HAL assures delivery of Tejas to IAF, says technical issues resolved
1 month, 1 week ago

HAL assures delivery of Tejas to IAF, says technical issues resolved

The Hindu  

Maker of Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas,’ Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday assured it will soon start delivering the airplane to the Indian Air Force with the technical difficulties now being resolved, amid reports of concerns raised by IAF chief AP Singh in this connection. HAL Chairman and Managing Director D. K. Sunil said, “the delay is not simply attributable to …

Delay in Tejas fighter jet deliveries to Air Force: Here's a timeline
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru's Aero India 2025: Indian Army and Air Force chiefs fly LCA Tejas, marking historic moment. Watch
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Aero India 2025: Indian Army and Air Force chiefs fly LCA Tejas, marking historic moment. Watch

Hindustan Times  

History was made in the Indian armed forces as Air Chief Marshal A.P. The milestone event, which took place on at Bengaluru's Aero India 2025, saw the two top military officers—former course mates from the National Defence Academy —taking off from Air Force Station Yelahanka for a brief but successful sortie. Singh and General Upendra Dwivedi flew the LCA Tejas …

Army, Air Force chiefs to fly LCA Tejas sortie together ahead of Aero India 2025 on February 9
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Army, Air Force chiefs to fly LCA Tejas sortie together ahead of Aero India 2025 on February 9

India TV News  

In a significant display of jointness among the Indian defence forces and a strong push for Aatmanirbhart in defence, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh are set to fly a sortie in the trainer version of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday. This historic flight comes a day before the much-anticipated Aero India air …

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast
2 months ago

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter will not be part of the upcoming Republic Day flypast as the entire fleet of the military choppers has been grounded following a crash of one of them this month. ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast The Army, the Indian Air Force, the Navy and the Coast Guard …

Yet to get 40 Tejas ordered in 2010: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yet to get 40 Tejas ordered in 2010: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jets

India Today  

Expressing concern over the snail-paced delivery of Tejas fighter jets, Indian Air Force chief AP Singh lamented that it was yet to receive the first batch of 40 aircraft ordered in 2009-2010. Speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar, the IAF chief asserted that the scale of production had to increase at a time when India's adversaries like China were …

India's air defence boost: Advanced LCA Mark 2 mass production to begin in 2029
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

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

Tejas fighter aircraft, en-route to Pokharan Bharat Shakti 2024, crashes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer
1 year ago

Tejas fighter aircraft, en-route to Pokharan Bharat Shakti 2024, crashes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

India TV News  

A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational training sortie. "A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational training sortie. Image Source : INDIA TV The pilot ejected safely Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ The exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ displayed an array of indigenous weapon …

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

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 …

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance
1 year, 3 months 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 …

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism
1 year, 5 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 …

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details
1 year, 5 months ago

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details

Hindustan Times  

IAF Gets New Warmachine; First-Ever Twin Seater LCA Tejas Added To Arsenal | Key Details Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first-ever LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Watch this video to learn all about the lightweight, all-weather multi-role 4.5-generation LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft. #tejas #iaf #twinseater #historic #landmark #milestone #hal #india #indianairforce #hindustanaeronauticslimited #twinseatertejas #modi #atmanirbhar …

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF
1 year, 5 months ago

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF

The Hindu  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater to the Indian Air Force in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence & Tourism Ajay Bhatt at a ceremony in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 4. The LCA Tejas Twin Seater is a lightweight, all-weather multi-role 4.5 generation aircraft. Entering the elite club The LCA Tejas …

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force
1 year, 5 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, 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 …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 6 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 …

LCA Tejas successfully test-fires Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile
1 year, 6 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 …

Tejas LCA successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA air-to-air missile off Goa coast
1 year, 7 months ago

Tejas LCA successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA air-to-air missile off Goa coast

India TV News  

Light Combat Aircraft Tejas successfully test-fired indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off the Goa coast on Wednesday. The test launch was monitored by the Test Director and scientists of the Aeronautical Development Agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited along with officials from the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality …

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China
1 year, 7 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, 8 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, 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. …

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
2 years, 1 month ago

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said efforts are on to make Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fully indigenous, and that it will be done “very soon”. We are at it.” Addressing the curtain raiser of ‘Aero India’ 2023, which begins Monday, Singh said: “We are putting in all efforts to see that Tejas becomes 100 percent indigenised. Defence Export Target …

'Excellent': PM Modi on Historic Landing of LCA Tejas on Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 4 months ago

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security approval for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft — the fifth-generation twin engine fighter aircraft being developed for the Indian Air Force — is expected any day, News18 has learnt. “The aircraft will roll out of the hangar within three-and-a-half years of the approval and within a year after that, it will have its first …

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 …

Tejas Mark-2 will carry out Balakot-style surgical strikes inside enemy territory
2 years, 6 months ago

Tejas Mark-2 will carry out Balakot-style surgical strikes inside enemy territory

Firstpost  

While Tejas Mark-1 has been envisioned for combat air patrol within the Indian territory, Tejas Mark-2 will have the capacity to conduct Balakot-like surgical strikes deep inside enemy territory just as Mirage 2000 New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the Tejas Mark-2 project, to be completed at a cost of over Rs 10,000 crore. …

Argentina interested to buy made in India Fighter Aircraft Tejas
2 years, 6 months ago

Argentina interested to buy made in India Fighter Aircraft Tejas

Op India  

The demand for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas in the world military market is increasing due to their unique features. External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar acknowledged Argentine interest in the Tejas fighter aircraft and highlighted the importance of the proposal in enhancing the strategic quotient of bilateral relationships. A joint press statement issued by both countries after the Joint …

Malaysia Shortlists Tejas Under Acquisition Programme; US, Australia Among 6 Countries Interested
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme
2 years, 8 months ago

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

Live Mint  

Hindustan Aeronautics chairman and managing director R Madhavan has said India's LCA Tejas has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian country looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets, news agency PTI reported. Madhavan said Kuala Lumpur has narrowed down on the Indian light combat aircraft Tejas notwithstanding the stiff competition from China's JF-17 …

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme
2 years, 8 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 …

Amid Ukraine-Russia crisis, India pulls out of multi-nation air exercise in UK
3 years ago

Amid Ukraine-Russia crisis, India pulls out of multi-nation air exercise in UK

India Today  

India has decided not to deploy its combat jets in a multi-nation air exercise in the UK next month amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis. The Air Force was to send five LCA Tejas fighter aircraft for the exercise. The exercise was aimed at providing operational exposure and sharing best practices amongst the participating air forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging …

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet
3 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Indian Air Force's Tejas vs Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder: The Battle of Best Home-Made Fighter Jet
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Air Force's Tejas vs Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder: The Battle of Best Home-Made Fighter Jet

News 18  

The government of India has sealed a deal worth Rs 48,000 crore to procure additional 83 India-made Tejas light combat aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. On the other hand, the JF-17 Thunder has been a source of pride for the Pakistan Air Force who considers them a home-made fighter jet, even though its co-developed with China. Pakistan recently updated its …

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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