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 Mark-1 fighter jets ordered by the Indian Air Force earlier. In my prime time show ‘Aaj Ki Baat’ on Wednesday night, we showed a report from our Defence Editor Manish Prasad who visited the HAL unit in Bengaluru where the Tejas fighter jets are being manufactured. After the induction of 83 Tejas jets in the IAF, the HAL is set to develop the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet called the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

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Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet
5 days, 23 hours ago

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

India Today  

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets
1 week, 5 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan

India Today  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is adapting to fresh challenges in the production of its Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft following further delays in the delivery of the crucial GE F-404 engines. Initially expected by mid-2024, the delay in the supply of these engines has forced HAL to implement a contingency plan that involves using Category B F-404 engines for the early production …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess

Hindustan Times  

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia. In line with a growing realisation about the need to boost the national military power, the defence ministry accorded approval to a …

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

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 …

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Firstpost  

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. With the additional 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, the total number of indigenously-developed aircraft of the IAF will be 180 The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.15 …

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 …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 3 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 …

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. …

Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi to face off with U.S. fighter jets at Cope India 23
1 year, 8 months ago

Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi to face off with U.S. fighter jets at Cope India 23

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force fighters Light Combat Aircraft, Rafale, SU-30MKI and Jaguars are all set to undertake manoeuvres with U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters and B-1B long-range bombers from April 13 under the second phase of ongoing bilateral air Exercise Cope India 23. Also, in a rare gesture, General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces who is visiting India, …

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months 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 …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

IAF set to phase out all 4 of its ageing MiG-21s by 2025
2 years, 4 months ago

IAF set to phase out all 4 of its ageing MiG-21s by 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is set to retire one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets in September, with the other three scheduled to be phased out over the next three years, people familiar with the development said on Friday. Several MiG-21s have crashed in recent years with the accidents turning the spotlight on India’s longest-serving fighter …

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 …

IAF Day 2021: From 83 Tejas aircraft to Akash missiles, here's what the IAF is set to acquire
3 years, 2 months ago

IAF Day 2021: From 83 Tejas aircraft to Akash missiles, here's what the IAF is set to acquire

Firstpost  

Every year, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October to commemorate the establishment of the IAF as well as honour its contributions in strengthening the national security of the country. As the country celebrates the achievements of the IAF, here is a look at the recent defence deals that will benefit the organisation in protecting our country’s airspace: …

IAF To Have Maximum 35 Fighter Squadrons Till Next Decade: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari
3 years, 2 months ago

IAF To Have Maximum 35 Fighter Squadrons Till Next Decade: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari

News 18  

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Tuesday the Indian Air Force will have around 35 fighter squadrons till the next decade, even as the sanctioned strength is of 42. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari while addressing concerns of IAF’s depleting fighter squadron strength, particularly in the wake of an anticipated collusive security threat from China and Pakistan, said even after …

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month
3 years, 8 months ago

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month

India Today  

In a move that will boost the Indian Air Force`s firepower, the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces will be getting 10 new Rafale fighter jets in the next 30 days. first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 28 and was officially inducted on September 10 by the government. India is now going to …

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 …

Indian Air Force's Tejas vs Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder: The Battle of Best Home-Made Fighter Jet
3 years, 10 months 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
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 …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

Live Mint  

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over ₹1.3 lakh crore. The Air Force had been undertaking one fighter aircraft project …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome Tejas Mk1A. Now Let's Turn 'Make in India' Programme into A Success - News18
3 years, 11 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 …

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 …

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 …

First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets formally inducted into IAF
4 years, 3 months ago

First batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets formally inducted into IAF

India TV News  

The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force at Ambala air base on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presents induction scroll of Rafale fighter jets to Group Captain Harkeerat Singh, Commanding Officer, 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' of the Indian Air Force. This induction is important considering the kind of atmosphere at …

Orders for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets likely before December
4 years, 4 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 …

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