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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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February 22, 2024, 07:49 AM - 2 min read
In the current warfare landscape, there is a continual need to upgrade the aircraft's weapons and sensor suite, as highlighted by the Ministry of Defence. To address this, ADA has initiated the transfer of know-how for integrating weapons and sensors to the Software Development Institute (SDI).
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February 3, 2024, 09:30 AM - 2 min read
Fighter jet Rafale, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand and Apache attack helicopters will be among the assets taking part in the exercise for the first time, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal A P Singh told reporters here on Friday.
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