New Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh today expressed his intent to further push the indigenous fighter aircraft projects as he said that the force has already ordered 200 plus LCA Tejas jets and now needs to focus on the LCA Mark-2 and fifth generation Advanced Medium Comba
Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the elite 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron, operating India's indigenously 'Made in India' LCA Tejas fighter jet's squadron.
The Vice Chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on Monday created history by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
In a unique celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, an idol of Lord Ganesh has been seated on the replica of the LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet at a residence in Mumbai.
In a significant development for the indigenous fighter aircraft programme, the 4.5 generation plus LCA Mark 2 fighter jets will start flying by March 2026 and its mass production will begin by 2029.
Amid concerns over delays in the delivery of the first LCA Mark 1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is now aiming to provide the first plane by August 15 this year.
EUROSATORY 2024 defence show in France showcasing Indian products like the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system and the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft.
In a significant development, the first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Indian Air Force by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited by July this year.
The Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missile with strike range of around 90-100 kms is already in the Indian Air Force is already integrated with the LCA Tejas and the Su-30 MKI fighter jets.
The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for buying made in India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets expected to be worth over Rs 65,000 crore.