HAL Tejas - Wikipedia
The HAL Tejas design has been further developed into the Tejas Mark 2, incorporating a more powerful General Electric F414 INS6 engine, canards and other design changes.
25 years of LCA Tejas: The aircraft changed India's defence ...
6 days ago · The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, India's indigenous light combat aircraft, achieved its first flight on January 4, 2001, flying for about 18 minutes and reaching speeds of up to 280 knots. …
After years of waiting, the Tejas Mk 1A arrives in the Indian ...
Jan 5, 2026 · The Tejas Mk 1A enters service in 2026. Capabilities, industrial challenges, and expectations for the Indian Air Force. Summary On January 2, 2026, the Ministry of Defense of India …
LCA Mk II, AMCA in focus as Tejas programme turns 25 years ...
Jan 4, 2026 · India's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas marks 25 years of flight. The nation now focuses on developing the next-generation LCA Mark II and the fifth-generation stealth fighter, AMCA. These …
Tejas Mk1 and Tejas Mk2: India’s Indigenous Fighter Programme ...
6 days ago · The Tejas Mk1 and the larger Tejas Mk2 fly in formation during a demonstration sortie, highlighting the evolution of India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programme aimed at strengthening the …
The HAL Tejas Story—Innovation, Power & Export Potential
Aug 21, 2025 · A 4.5-generation light combat aircraft, Tejas integrates advanced avionics, fly-by-wire controls, and multirole mission flexibility at a competitive cost.
India’s Tejas Mk2 Adopts External Gun Pod, Freeing Internal ...
4 days ago · India’s next-generation medium-weight fighter aircraft, the Tejas Mk2, is undergoing a notable design shift with the decision to move its cannon from an internal mount to an external …
HAL receives third GE404 engine from US boosting Tejas Mk1A ...
Sep 11, 2025 · HAL received the third GE404 engine from the US, enabling Tejas Mk1A deliveries to begin. This development puts the long-delayed fighter jet programme back on track amid earlier …
Tejas Light Combat Supersonic Fighter - Air Force Technology
Jul 19, 2024 · Tejas is an all-weather, tactical fighter, available in two variants, specifically single-seat fighter and two-seat training aircraft. The design of a carrier-borne aircraft incorporating a modified …
Tejas at 25: DRDO chief says focus now on LCA Mk II and AMCA
Jan 4, 2026 · The LCA Mk1A is an advanced variant designed to meet the Indian Air Force's operational requirements, while the LCA Mk II and the naval variant are currently under development.