IAF operationalises second LCA squadron, inducts first LCA Tejas in FOC standard
4 years, 9 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 IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with air to air refuelling capability, close combat gun, additional drop tanks, Beyond Visual Range missile capability, updated avionics and flight control software suite,” HAL Chairman R. Madhavan said in a statement. Praising the latest LCA as 'best-in-class', ACM Bhadauria said that combat capabilities of the aircraft and the two squadrons will become core of the strength of Air Force.

Aircraft Air Iaf Ioc Standard Hal Squadron Foc Foc Standard Second Lca  aircraft  foc  ioc  squadron  iaf  hal  standard  inducts  combat  clearance  second  lca  operationalises  air  tejas

History of this topic

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 …

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
7 months, 2 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, …

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
7 months, 2 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, …

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 …

IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA
8 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force, which has put its weight behind the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft project, is hoping for expedited deliveries and gearing up to place additional orders. By 2030, the IAF would have 32 or 33 fighter squadrons and would have 35 or 36 fighter squadrons by 2040 if the indigenous fighters meet the induction timeline, a Defence official …

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 …

IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets
1 year, 6 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, 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 …

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. …

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 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 …

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 to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Sulur in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday
4 years, 9 months ago

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Sulur in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday

India TV News  

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Sulur in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday The Indian Air Force will operationalise its second squadron comprising indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas on Wednesday at Sulur airbase near Coimbatore. The Indian Air Force will operationalise its second squadron comprising indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas on Wednesday at Sulur airbase near Coimbatore. Chief …

FOC-Standard LCA Tejas takes to skies on maiden flight
5 years ago

FOC-Standard LCA Tejas takes to skies on maiden flight

India TV News  

The first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas in Final Operational Clearance-standard took to the skies for its maiden flight in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said. K A Muthana, Chief Test Flying, the aircraft took-off from HAL Airport at around 1230 hours, the Bengaluru-headquartered defence PSU said in a statement. This flight signifies exemplary team work between various stakeholders …

General Bipin Rawat takes indigenously-built LCA Tejas for a spin at Aero India 2019; test-ride seen as pat on back for HAL
6 years ago

General Bipin Rawat takes indigenously-built LCA Tejas for a spin at Aero India 2019; test-ride seen as pat on back for HAL

Firstpost  

Army chief General Bipin Rawat went on a sortie in the LCA Tejas, manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, during the Aero India show 2019 Away from donning his routine olive green uniform, Army chief General Bipin Rawat was seen in a fighter pilot’s suit when he took off from the Yelahanka Air Force base during ongoing Aero India show …

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, 1 month 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, 2 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 …

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 …

Soaring High: How Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was inducted into Indian Air Force
8 years, 8 months ago

Soaring High: How Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was inducted into Indian Air Force

Firstpost  

On Friday, the Air Force will induct two Tejas aircraft manufactured by the HAL under the Series Production along with a trainer aircraft into the IAF’s Number 45 Squadron, the Flying Daggers. However, more good news is in the offing with the slated induction of the Indian Light Combat Aircraft Tejas into the Indian Air Force on July 1. Looking …

After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' finally handed over to IAF
10 years, 2 months ago

After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' finally handed over to IAF

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was today handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the IAF, a red letter day for Indian defence and aerospace sector. The aircraft that has been handed over has got Initial Operational Clearance-II, which signifies that Tejas is airworthy in different conditions, sources said. …

After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft likely to be handed over to IAF today
10 years, 2 months ago

After 32 years, first Light Combat Aircraft likely to be handed over to IAF today

India TV News  

New Delhi: Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first of the indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft is finally expected to be handed over to the IAF today. The first LCA is being handed over to the IAF after Initial Operational Clearance-II, which signifies that Tejas is airworthy in different conditions, sources said. If all goes well, Defence Minister …

IAF seeking to obtain initial operational clearance for Tejas: Browne
11 years, 3 months ago

IAF seeking to obtain initial operational clearance for Tejas: Browne

India TV News  

Hyderabad: With the phasing out of MiG-21 Type 77 aircraft from its fleet, the Indian Air Force is now seeking to obtain initial operational clearance for Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas', which is developed by HAL, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said here today. There will be two squadrons for this,” Browne said.Talking to reporters on the sidelines of …

LCA set to join IAF
11 years, 3 months ago

LCA set to join IAF

The Hindu  

Even as the workhorse of the Indian Air Force, MiG-21, bowed out on Wednesday, indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, is just a formality away from passing into the hands of the force. Dubbed the world’s lightest fighter, the tail-less little wonder is due to ceremonially earn its initial operational clearance and move closer to joining the IAF at its …

Antony to induct LCA into Air Force on December 20
11 years, 3 months ago

Antony to induct LCA into Air Force on December 20

India TV News  

New Delhi: After a delay of over two decades and several cost overruns, indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will be inducted in the IAF later this month in Bangalore. The under development aircraft achieved another significant milestone today with the launching of an infrared seeking air-to-air missile that hit the target with precision and destroyed the target, a DRDO …

A look at the Indian Air Force Fighter Jets
12 years ago

A look at the Indian Air Force Fighter Jets

India TV News  

IOC allows IAF pilots to use the aircraft. The IAF plans to raise the first squadron in Bengaluru to iron out issues with ADA and HAL, and eventually base these fighters at Sulur Air Force Base, Coimbatore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.The first squadron is expected to be established by 2013.The IAF officially accepted its first Tejas fighter …

The LCA puzzle
19 years, 7 months ago

The LCA puzzle

The Hindu  

Doubts have been raised about the LCA project's future after indications came from the IAF that it may consider halving the number of aircraft of the type it will place an order for now. Tejas is meant to be a fly-by-wire multi-role supersonic advanced fighter that will replace the IAF's ageing MiG-21 fleet, but doubts have cropped up following indications …

Discover Related