More than two decades after it was conceived as a replacement for the Mikoyan MiG-21, India's Tejas light combat aircraft has received initial operational clearance. Defence minister A K Antony handed ...

The Mk 1 variant of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft has received its initial operational clearance (IOC) from the Indian air force. The "release to service" document was ...

BENGALURU, India — India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft received its much-awaited initial operational clearance (IOC) in Bengaluru on Jan. 10. Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony handed over the ...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited expects to deliver over 20 Tejas jets by December, with six likely to be handed over soon.| ...

The indigenously manufactured Tejas Mark 1A would be a viable competitor in the international market for light fighters.

NEW DELHI—India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has successfully test-fired a Derby air-to-air Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile, a major step toward the aircraft’s Final Operational Clearance ...

India’s next‑generation indigenous fighter, the Tejas Mk2, is entering a decisive phase with accelerated ground testing and ...

Summary The accidents involving the LCA Tejas aircraft should not be viewed solely as technical setbacks nor dismissed as media overreaction. They represent stress tests of developing systems, ...

Tejas MK1A: India’s defence strategy is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of this transformation is the Tejas MK1A, a lightweight and highly manoeuvrable fighter jet designed and built domestically.