Although several major air forces like France, Germany and the US are still inducting or ordering fourth-generation fighters, their capabilities and threats are distinct from India’s.
It was in 1983 when India rolled out the project to build a new light combat aircraft as a replacement for Russian MiG 21s, which continue to fly despite being obsolete.
About half-a-dozen Tejas aircraft are doing stints at various bases in the western sector, including at two locations that will host Tejas Mk 1A squadrons in the future.
Defence Ministry Wednesday gave green signal to the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A Tejas from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of Rs 37,000 cr.
The defence ministry said procurement of the Mk1A version of Tejas aircraft, to be manufactured by HAL, will be a major boost to the 'Make in India' campaign.
The offer comes ahead of President Donald Trump's maiden visit to India during which the countries are expected to expand defence and military cooperation.
The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
The delivery schedule for this four and half generation aircrafts is very poor .Hal is taking in air .We are in emergency mode and just see how many aircrafts they delivered last year . They just don’t have the concepts to deal with production in emergencies. They just don’t understand what is a emergency and war like situation . They just don’t work. Indegenisation levels are still very poor for aircraft industry . They will deliver when sixth generation aircraft will be arriving or would have arrived Yet they are not prepared to ramp up the production facilities in what is required for meeting indigenous demands . May be Government is of the view that S400 , missiles & nukes will secure the sky’s and shall reduce the pressure on IAF on aircraft deficit reining today .
Aren’t f16’s cheaper?
The delivery schedule for this four and half generation aircrafts is very poor .Hal is taking in air .We are in emergency mode and just see how many aircrafts they delivered last year . They just don’t have the concepts to deal with production in emergencies. They just don’t understand what is a emergency and war like situation . They just don’t work. Indegenisation levels are still very poor for aircraft industry . They will deliver when sixth generation aircraft will be arriving or would have arrived Yet they are not prepared to ramp up the production facilities in what is required for meeting indigenous demands . May be Government is of the view that S400 , missiles & nukes will secure the sky’s and shall reduce the pressure on IAF on aircraft deficit reining today .
The company will be late by years in delivery termin, claims of quality which the below cost price will be unable to satisfy.
looks to me the selling price is below the manufacturing cost, or it is a dumping price,.