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 ...

With taxi trials approaching and first flight preparations underway, Tejas Mk2 is now moving from development to operational reality. This brings India’s next indigenous fighter closer to take-off.

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 ...

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 ...

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