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Guns vs Butter-4: We took giant leap with the Tejas, says Indian Air Force

In the fourth of a five-part series, the IAF assures the Standing Committee on Defence that its fighter fleet is not too diverse and each fighter has its use

TMS Ep372: Spam calls, R&D spend, gold financing companies, LCA Tejas

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HAL inks pact with CSIR lab for design of fin and rudder for LCA-Tejas

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for the design know-how, production and commercialisation of composite fin and rudder assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - Tejas at Aero India here. With the signing of the technology transfer for fin and rudder, the defence PSU can directly produce these composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of Indian Air Force squadrons, NAL said in a release on Wednesday. Tejas is an indigenous 4.5 generation, all-weather and multi-role fighter aircraft for the IAF. Over the last three decades, CSIR-NAL has developed many critical technologies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and continues to support this major national programme, NAL said. It said Advanced Composites Division (ACD) of CSIR-NAL has pioneered the design and development of composite structures for LCA using innovative

Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman

The DRDO chief's remark comes on the heels of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that India will soon produce indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) engines

LCA Tejas very capable aircraft with world-class missiles: IAF official

Commanding Officer of Indian Air Force also called Flying daggers, Group captain Syamantak Roy said Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is very capable aircraft and is equipped with world-class missiles

Cabinet likely to take up Tejas Mark 2 case soon to grant permission

The new Tejas Mark 2 fighter is expected to be rolled out in a two-year time frame, and its first flight will take another year, say ADA officials.

Indian Air force clears Tejas Mark 2 design, production in 2023

The Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS), Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, accepted the comprehensive design review (CDR) of the LCA Mark 2

HAL signs Rs 2,400 cr contract with BEL for supply of avionics for LCA

This is the biggest ever order received by BEL for avionic systems

Best of BS Opinion: Delhi's unnecessary chaos, future of Tejas, and more

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Tejas fighter jet's oxygen plant pressed into coronavirus duty

Defence minister also offers to deploy retired officers on pandemic service

Centre formally seals Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas LCA from HAL

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft

Several nations have shown interest in buying Tejas aircraft: HAL chairman

HAL chairman Madhavan said that Tejas Mark 1A jet has superior performance levels compared to China's JF-17 combat aircraft as it has better engine, radar system and electronic warfare suit

HAL stock takes flight on robust order book, indigenisation focus

The over Rs 47,000 cr light combat aircraft order has boosted growth prospects, while valuation remains reasonable

HAL chief welcomes Tejas approval; says will boost India's aerospace sector

Welcoming govt's approval to the Tejas deal, HAL chief R Madhavan described it as a major shot in the arm towards India's goal of achieving self-reliance in the aerospace and aeronautics sector

Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft

India's largest indigenous defence procurement deal is worth Rs 45,696 cr

Procurement of more Rafale jets under consideration, says IAF chief

There has been a view among some officials in the military establishment that the IAF should at least have four squadrons of Rafale jets considering its operational aspects

IAF gets second Tejas squadron; Air Chief shows the way with solo sortie

Air force chiefs, including Pakistan's recently, often go up for a spin to boost the morale of their fighter pilots.

After Rs 21,000-cr turnover in 2019-20, HAL eyes higher growth this year

Rs 19,000 crore remains outstanding from the three defence services

Republic Day parade underlines India's shift from Russian to US weaponry

There was a strong Indian flavour to missile and air defence systems as well.

Rajnath Singh becomes first defence minister to fly in home-built LCA Tejas

He was accompanied by Air Vice Marshal N Tiwari, who is also the Project Director, National Flight Test Centre