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November 28, 2025, 02:29 PM - 3 min read
"There is absolutely no problem with the Tejas; it is absolutely safe, and its safety record is the best in the world. What you saw in Dubai was an unfortunate incident. It will have no impact on the future of Tejas," the HAL chairman said.
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November 23, 2025, 04:25 PM - 2 min read
"The Indian Air Force undertook the solemn repatriation of the mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who sustained fatal injuries in an accident during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show 2025," the IAF said in an update on Sunday.
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November 22, 2025, 05:47 PM - 2 min read
Syal is an alumnus of Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
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November 22, 2025, 04:44 PM - 2 min read
“Unfortunately, the IAF pilot wasn't able to eject & hasn't survived the crash. Our rivalry belongs to the skies ONLY, & as per the teachings of Quran & Sunnah we do not celebrate any unfortunate incident,” he said, and ended the post with, “Over to the skies & beyond, RIP BRAVE HEART.”
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November 22, 2025, 10:42 AM - 2 min read
Wing Commander Namansh Syal was killed on Friday after the indigenous multi-role Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas, spiralled down and crashed in a ball of fire during the aerial display at the Al Maktoum International Airport
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October 22, 2025, 09:56 PM - 4 min read
India has surpassed China to become the world’s third most powerful air force, showcasing operational readiness, technological edge, and strategic self-reliance.
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September 27, 2025, 04:21 PM - 6 min read
The inordinate delays in the acquisition of modern weapons can be very frustrating for the leadership of the armed forces. The IAF top brass has repeatedly flagged excruciating delays in the delivery of the indigenous ‘Tejas’ fighter aircraft. This is particularly significant in the light of China’s rapid pace of air force modernisation. It is a matter of concern that the first batch of 40 ‘Tejas’ Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), ordered in 2009–2010, is yet to be fully delivered by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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May 27, 2025, 11:04 PM - 3 min read
The Kaveri Engine, developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was initiated in the 1980s to power indigenous fighter jets like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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January 8, 2025, 01:18 PM - 3 min read
IAF Chief AP Singh criticised delays in Tejas deliveries, warning that "technology delayed is technology denied," and raised alarms over China’s rapid air force advancements, including sixth-generation jets.
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April 22, 2024, 04:13 PM - 2 min read
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A is an indigenous 4.5 generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
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April 13, 2024, 08:08 AM - 2 min read
This move sees the total number of Tejas fighters poised to surpass 200, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities.
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March 28, 2024, 06:44 PM - 2 min read
"The Tejas Mk1A will have an advanced electronic RADAR, warfare and communication systems, additional combat capability and improved maintenance features," HAL said.
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