India's skies are about to get a major upgrade. As the Indian Air Force prepares to induct the Tejas Mk‑1A by 2026, a question looms large over airbases, defence circles, and drawing-room debates ...

The homegrown Tejas MK1A is a cost-effective and agile fighter jet. With India ordering nearly 200 units, the light fighter ...

How India defied global sanctions to build the Tejas fighter jet, turning a defense crisis into a story of self-belief and high-tech sovereignty.

New Delhi has formalised the long-expected acquisition of 97 Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Mk1A fighters, with deliveries to commence in 2027-2028. The acquisition will comprise 68 single-seat ...

India's second batch of Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft is scheduled for delivery from 2027–28. (HAL) India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a INR623.7 billion (USD7 billion) contract with ...

The F404-IN20 engine is tailored for use by India's Tejas Mk 1/Mk 1A aircraft. (GE Aerospace) India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that it will procure additional F404-IN20 ...

The first light combat aircraft Tejas Mk. 1A produced at the facility. Credit: Indian Government India says it has inaugurated a third production line for the Tejas Mk.1-A and also is scaling up its ...

The head of India’s air force sees a clear need for new combat assets but offers few hints about the direction that this might take. In a recent briefing with journalists, Indian air force Air Chief ...