How the IAF carried out the mid-air refuelling trials on LCA Tejas fighter
'A Russian-built IL-78 MKI tanker transferred fuel to a Tejas MK I aircraft on Tuesday,' the IAF said in a press release.
Sep 05, 2018, 22:43 PM IST
LCA Tejas will be IAF's backbone for several years: HAL chief
The Tejas fighter demonstrated the prowess to attack ground-based targets by a simulated laser-guided bomb along with manoeuvring capability in close combat situations.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:43 AM IST
LCA Tejas MK1A with BVR missiles, AESA radar getting ready for IAF
The 83 Tejas Mk1A will coast the IAF almost Rs 50,000 crore and help the force in shoring up the depleting number of fighter squadrons.
Aug 07, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
LCA Tejas for Indian Navy tests arrestor hook, gets ready for carrier operations
In December 2016, the Navy had expressed its unhappiness over the naval version of LCA Tejas and claimed that the fighter was "too heavy".
Aug 02, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
LCA Tejas production line ramped up, 16 fighters being manufactured every year
Besides, the 40 aircraft (20 IOC & 20 FOC), Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has already cleared the acquisition of 83 LCA MK1A for IAF at a cost of over Rs 50,000 crore.
Jul 31, 2018, 09:21 AM IST
IAF LCA Tejas fighter testing more Israeli weapons and missiles: Report
The DRDO is already equipping one squadron of LCA Tejas with Israeli missiles. The Israeli Rafael Spice smart bombs which can use the GPS/INS Satellite/Inertial Navigation system to home in on targets are also being tested, claimed IHLS.
Jul 18, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The fighter jet that India does not want to buy, yet
There had been speculation that India is interested in the F-35 Lightning.
Mar 01, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
Watch LCA Tejas take its first flight after IAF induction in Bengaluru
State-run HAL handed over the first two Tejas aircraft to the IAF which makes up the 'Flying Daggers' 45, the name of the first squadron of the LCA.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
HAL Tejas inducted into Indian Air Force, PM Narendra Modi expresses pride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride and happiness over the induction of indigenously-built Tejas fighter jet into the Indian Air Force.
Jul 01, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
LCA Tejas superior to Pakistan's JF-17 built jointly with China – Few more facts
Tejas will feature in combat plan of the Indian Air Force (IAF) next year and will be deployed in forward bases also.
Jul 01, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
'Made in India' Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' to be inducted in Air Force today
Indian Air Force will raise the first squadron of home-grown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the induction of two aircraft into the force here on Friday.
Jul 01, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
IAF plans to put LCA Tejas in combat role by 2017
State-run HAL will hand over the first two Tejas aircraft to the Indian Air Force on July 1 which will make up the 'Flying Daggers' 45.
Jun 28, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
Air Force Commanders' Conference begins
Top commanders of the Indian Air Force will on Tuesday meet here to brainstorm on various matters including drafting of women as fighter pilots, serviceability issues plaguing the force, and induction of fighter aircraft like LCA Tejas and Rafale.
Oct 13, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
