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Topic: Tejas Aircraft

After Rajnath Singh flags Tejas engine delay with US, GE comes up with new delivery schedule

The American firm was to deliver 99 engines starting March this year to cater to the Air Force’s order of 83 LCA Mk1A inked in 2021.

Tejas Mk-1A carries out maiden flight but delivery to IAF delayed. Here’s why

According to contract for 73 Tejas Mk-1A and 10 trainer aircraft, inked on 1 February 2021, the first Tejas was to be delivered within three years of signing the deal — February 2024.

A Tejas aircraft crashes first time in 23 years, on way back from Bharat Shakti

While Tejas had its own set of system troubles that pilots have encountered & given feedback on, aircraft is considered to be sturdy enough for fliers to remain in control.

IAF chief reviews LCA project, HAL promises on-time delivery starting February next year

While complimenting HAL, CAS indicated that based on these assurances, LCA Mk-1A could be inducted into a newly raised squadron in one of the IAF's operational bases early next year.

Air India order done, Rolls-Royce keen to partner with India for AMCA engine   

Alex Zino from Rolls Royce said the Intellectual Property Rights for the new engine will remain with India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says efforts are on to fully indigenise Tejas aircraft soon

While addressing the curtain raiser of 'Aero India' 2023, Singh said that over 75 friendly countries and 700 exhibitors will be part of the Aero-India Show.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.