Tejas

IAF's light combat aircraft Tejas to showcase multi-role capability at Vayushakti 2019

IAF's Vayushakti 2019 is scheduled to be held on February 16 at Pokhran Air to Ground Armament range near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. 

Feb 11, 2019, 10:35 AM IST

Tejas fighter to get indigenous Laser Designator Pod to target the enemy

Laser Designator Pods will exponentially increase the attack and fighting capabilities of the Tejas fighter, which has already joined the Indian Air Force. 

Jan 22, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

Watch: IAF successfully conducts first ever mid-air refuelling of LCA Tejas

The first ever mid-air refuelling of India's indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was successfully carried out on Monday, said Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

Sep 10, 2018, 21:53 PM IST

IAF conducts successful air-to-air fuel transfer to LCA Tejas

India’s indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Monday cleared a major milestone towards its Final Operational Clearance.

Sep 10, 2018, 19:33 PM IST

First-ever mid-air refueling of LCA Tejas fighters - WATCH

A Russian-built IL-78 MKI tanker transferred fuel to a Tejas MK I aircraft on Tuesday.

Sep 07, 2018, 23:32 PM IST

Tejas fighter clears one more milestone, IAF tests mid-air refueling on jet

In a first, a Tejas fighter jet was refuelled mid-air by an Indian Air Force aircraft on Tuesday. According to a report in NDTV, it is major step that would ensure expansion of the range up to which the fighter jet can strike in combat situations.

Sep 04, 2018, 21:06 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

Yet another milestone for LCA Tejas towards certification for final operational clearance

Integration of Derby, a BVR class missile is one of the major objectives of Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of LCA Tejas.

Apr 28, 2018, 14:53 PM IST

Gagan Shakti 2018 exercises not aimed at any country, says Indian Air Force chief BS Dhanoa

He assured that the IAF had tested out the deployment of all its resources.

Apr 26, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

Responding to nuclear strikes, chemical warfare and testing the Tejas: What Indian Air Force tried to perfect in Gagan Shakti 2018

IAF sources said they found the performance of the HAL Tejas satisfactory.

Apr 24, 2018, 22:22 PM IST

DefExpo 2018: DRDO to showcase LCA Tejas, Main Battle Tank Arjun MK-II, Nirbhay missile

There will be live demo during the April 11–14, 2018 expo of LCA Tejas, MBT Arjun MK-II, ARRV, T-72 Trawl, T-72 Bridge Layer Tank, Wheeled Armoured Platform, Mobile Surveillance System and ATAGS.

Apr 11, 2018, 11:51 AM IST

Gagan Shakti 2018: Indian Air Force set for show of strength in exercises with Army and Navy

Every single air power asset of the Air Force will be put to the test.

Apr 06, 2018, 16:41 PM IST

IAF agrees to induct 324 indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas

The induction of 324 Tejas fighter jets will make up for the IAF's depleting number of squadron strength.

Mar 15, 2018, 07:39 AM IST

DefExpo 2018: India ready to showcase its defence manufacturing might

India is seeking to become a major player in defence manufacturing and will display weapons and weapon systems for land, air and sea at DefExpo 2018.

Mar 05, 2018, 13:49 PM IST

Not ditching Tejas for any other fighter jet, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Currently, the HAL is producing around eight Tejas, a single engine multi-role aircraft, annually and the defence ministry wants it to increase the number to 18 planes per year.

Mar 04, 2018, 10:38 AM 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

Singapore Defence Minister flies in Tejas at Kalaikunda

Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Tuesday flew a sortie in the trainer version of the Light Combat Aircraft at Kalaikunda.

Nov 28, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Railways to introduce six new trains, enhance frequency of two

The Indian Railways announced it will introduce six new trains under the Tejas, Humsafar and Antyodaya schemes while enhancing the frequency of two trains.

Oct 30, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

INS Vikrant: Navy Chief reviews construction of India's indigenous aircraft carrier

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday reviewed the construction of the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier - Vikrant, at the Cochin Shipyard. The Navy expects the 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier to be fully operational by 2019.

Oct 12, 2017, 21:00 PM IST