Az ACM Ashutosh Dixit értékelte a TEJAS MK-1A létesítményeit, hangsúlyozva annak kulcsfontosságú szerepét. Az IAF több mint 300 TEJAS repülőgép üzemeltetését tervezi a következő 15 évben

Deputy Chief of Air Staff Ashutosh Dixit, visited the TEJAS MK-1 Twin Seater and Mk IA production facilities today in Bengaluru on September 9. The DCAS also interacted with TEJAS and Aircraft Division officers, as well as floor-level technicians, said Hindustan aeronautics Limited officials. HAL further added, “Atmanirbharta in defence is reflected with the strong push the TEJAS MK-1A has received.”

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to acquire approximately 100 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets for over eight billion dollars, replacing the aging MiG-21 squadrons currently in service. According to HAL and the Ministry of Defence, ‘TEJAS will see an increased deployment along the frontline airbase’ soon after the induction of the MK-1A variant in early 2024.

According to officials, “the IAF has decided to purchase 100 more of these highly capable MK-1A fighter jets from HAL.” Over the next 15 years, the IAF plans to operate 40 TEJAS MK-1, over 180 TEJAS MK-1A, and at least 120 TEJAS MK-2 aircraft. That alone is a cumulative figure of 340 fighter jets. This would make TEJAS the second-largest fleet ever operated in IAF, second only to the Bisons. The MK-1A, as per MoD, has enhanced avionics and radar, with over 65% indigenous components. Contracts for 83 MK-1A aircraft were secured in 2021, and deliveries are set to commence by February 2024.

Also, during a comprehensive review, Air Chief VR Chaudhari praised the TEJAS as a ‘flag bearer’ of indigenization, emphasizing collaborative efforts. All current fighter variants have been delivered, and HAL assures timely delivery of contracted twin-seater MK-1 aircraft. The successful launch of the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range missile was a significant achievement, reducing dependency on imports, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

A főnök-helyettes a HTT-40 Basic Trainer Repülőgéppel is berepült. A Honvédelmi Minisztérium tájékoztatása szerint a közbeszerzés 2025-ben indul az oktatórepülőgép-hiány kezelésére. A vásárlások 6828 millió rúpiás költséggel történnének. A repülőgépben jelenleg több mint 56% őshonos tartalom található, és az előrejelzések szerint a tömeggyártás megkezdése után ez az arány 60%-ra növelhető. Ez a kezdeményezés nem csak a védelmi szükségletekkel foglalkozik, hanem az indiai légiközlekedési ágazat fellendítésére és munkahelyteremtésre is képes.

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