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Vice Chiefs of all three forces to fly together in LCA Tejas

During Exercise Tarang Shakti on Monday, the Vice Chiefs of India’s three military services—Air Marshal AP Singh, Lt General Raja Subramani, and Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan—took sorties in the Made-in-India LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Jodhpur air base.

News Arena Network - Jodhpur - UPDATED: September 9, 2024, 06:40 PM - 2 min read

Vice Chiefs of all three forces to fly together in LCA Tejas

Air Marshal AP Singh flew the single-seater LCA Tejas fighter aircraft while the other two Vice Chiefs flew in twin-seater trainer versions of the LCA.

The Vice Chiefs of all three armed forces flew the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the first time during a multilateral exercise at Jodhpur Air Force Station on Monday, according to an official statement.

The second phase of the multilateral exercise "Tarang Shakti," running from August 29 to September 15, is being hosted at Jodhpur Air Force Station. Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal A.P. Singh, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, and Vice Chief of Army Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani flew the Tejas fighter jets during the event.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh piloted a single-seater LCA Tejas fighter jet, while the Navy and Army Vice Chiefs flew in the twin-seater trainer version of the aircraft.

The exercise includes participation from the air forces of eight nations, including India, with 16 additional nations observing as part of the exercise. Defence spokesperson Colonel Amitabh Sharma stated that the exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the participating forces.

A defence expo, showcasing India's indigenously manufactured weapons and aircraft, will also be held from September 12 to 14. The event aims to highlight India's defence manufacturing capabilities and explore global export opportunities by promoting Indian-made assets among friendly nations.