Tejas reaches Mach 1.8 through smart design choices. A bulged canopy and fuselage plug reduce wave drag by 6 percent, improving transonic acceleration by 20 percent. The smooth aft fuselage and compound delta wing further boost speed. 

Tejas reaches Mach 1.8 through smart design choices. A bulged canopy and fuselage plug reduce wave drag by 6 percent, improving transonic acceleration by 20 percent. The smooth aft fuselage and compound delta wing further boost speed.&nbsp;

Tejas fighter jet: The design detail that improves speed

India is buying 113 engines from the US company General Electric for its indigenously built light combat aircraft Tejas. The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) inked a deal with General electric in this regard on Friday. This is being seen as a sign of warming ties with the US following months of tariff-induce tensions.&nbsp;The deal is also important for India in the wake of its depleting fighter squadrons due to ageing jets and the threat posed by its neighbour China, that has continuously been enhancing its defence prowess.&nbsp;The delivery of the F404-GE-IN20 jet engines will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032, according to various media reports.&nbsp;However, one thing to be noted is that the deliveries of 99 such engines ordered in 2021 has been delayed thus slowing the rollout of the fighter jets. According to General Electric the delay in the deliveries were due to supply chain issues following COVID-19, reported Reuters. So far only four engines have arrived from the lot.<h2>First flight of Tejas Mk1A</h2>India's indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A a single-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments flew for the first time in the skies of Nashik on Friday, October 17, in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It was a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities. It was celebrated with a water cannon salute. The aircraft was developed in the Nashik facility, where there was also the inauguration of the second HAL HTT‑40 basic trainer production line and the third LCA Tejas Mk1A production line.&nbsp;The Tejas Mk1A is variant boasts an advance avionics, enhanced radar capabilities and air to air refueling capabilities. With an investment of Rs 150 crore the new production line in the Nashik facility is expected to produce eight Tejas Mk1A jets annually, contributing to a combined output of 24 jets per year.

The deal is also important for India in the wake of its depleting fighter squadrons due to ageing jets and the threat posed by its neighbour China.

India is buying 113 engines from the US company General Electric for its indigenously built light combat aircraft Tejas. The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) inked a deal with General electric in this regard on Friday. This is being seen as a sign of warming ties with the US following months of tariff-induce tensions. The deal is also important for India in the wake of its depleting fighter squadrons due to ageing jets and the threat posed by its neighbour China, that has continuously been enhancing its defence prowess. The delivery of the F404-GE-IN20 jet engines will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032, according to various media reports. However, one thing to be noted is that the deliveries of 99 such engines ordered in 2021 has been delayed thus slowing the rollout of the fighter jets. According to General Electric the delay in the deliveries were due to supply chain issues following COVID-19, reported Reuters. So far only four engines have arrived from the lot. First flight of Tejas Mk1A India's indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A a single-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments flew for the first time in the skies of Nashik on Friday, October 17, in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It was a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities. It was celebrated with a water cannon salute. The aircraft was developed in the Nashik facility, where there was also the inauguration of the second HAL HTT‑40 basic trainer production line and the third LCA Tejas Mk1A production line. The Tejas Mk1A is variant boasts an advance avionics, enhanced radar capabilities and air to air refueling capabilities. With an investment of Rs 150 crore the new production line in the Nashik facility is expected to produce eight Tejas Mk1A jets annually, contributing to a combined output of 24 jets per year.

The deal is also important for India in the wake of its depleting fighter squadrons due to ageing jets and the threat posed by its neighbour China.

New Delhi signs deal with US company to buy 113 engines for Tejas fighter jet. What does it mean for India?

Just a day before the MiG-21 fighter jets of the Indian Airforce are set to retire on September 26, the Indian Air Force is ready to seal a deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for the delivery of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets, according to reports in the Indian media. The deal, considered largest-ever is said to be worth Rs 66,500 crore.&nbsp;The urgency stems from the fact that the retirement of 36 old MiG-21s will reduce the fighting squadrons of the Indian Air Force to 29 (each has 16-18 jets), its all-time low, according to a Times of India report.&nbsp;After Operation Sindoor, an internal assessment by the Indian Air Force came to the conclusion that that it will need far more than the “authorised” 42.5 fighter squadrons, reported the media house. This need has repeatedly been raised by the IAF. Recently, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh openly acknowledged the shortfall of squadrons stating that the IAF is “very badly off in numbers” and must induct at least 40 fighter jets annually to maintain combat readiness keeping in mind to hostile neighbours, China and Pakistan.&nbsp;MiG-21s Retiring&nbsp;The retirement of the Soviet era Mig-21s raise further concerns. The Indian Air Force combat fleet for over six decades will finally retire on Friday (Sep 26). Belonging to number 23 Squadron, nicknamed "Panthers", the fighter jets will be decommissioned in a ceremony to be held at the Chandigarh Air Force station in Punjab.&nbsp;nducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963 from the Soviet Union (modern day Russia), the jets played a major role in the 1971 war against Pakistan. It was extensively used in the war.&nbsp;According to the Indian Air Force Spokesperson, Wing Commander Jaideep Singh, the notable role it played during the war was the bombing of the Tej Gaon and Kurmitola airfields in East Pakistan. The attack on the governor's residence that finally led to Pakistan surrendering with 93 thousand Prisoners of War, was also carried out by the MiG-21s.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The urgency also stems from the fact that the retirement of 36 old MiG-21s will reduce the fighting squadrons of the Indian Air Force to 29.

Just a day before the MiG-21 fighter jets of the Indian Airforce are set to retire on September 26, the Indian Air Force is ready to seal a deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for the delivery of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets, according to reports in the Indian media. The deal, considered largest-ever is said to be worth Rs 66,500 crore. The urgency stems from the fact that the retirement of 36 old MiG-21s will reduce the fighting squadrons of the Indian Air Force to 29 (each has 16-18 jets), its all-time low, according to a Times of India report. After Operation Sindoor, an internal assessment by the Indian Air Force came to the conclusion that that it will need far more than the “authorised” 42.5 fighter squadrons, reported the media house. This need has repeatedly been raised by the IAF. Recently, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh openly acknowledged the shortfall of squadrons stating that the IAF is “very badly off in numbers” and must induct at least 40 fighter jets annually to maintain combat readiness keeping in mind to hostile neighbours, China and Pakistan. MiG-21s Retiring The retirement of the Soviet era Mig-21s raise further concerns. The Indian Air Force combat fleet for over six decades will finally retire on Friday (Sep 26). Belonging to number 23 Squadron, nicknamed "Panthers", the fighter jets will be decommissioned in a ceremony to be held at the Chandigarh Air Force station in Punjab. nducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963 from the Soviet Union (modern day Russia), the jets played a major role in the 1971 war against Pakistan. It was extensively used in the war. According to the Indian Air Force Spokesperson, Wing Commander Jaideep Singh, the notable role it played during the war was the bombing of the Tej Gaon and Kurmitola airfields in East Pakistan. The attack on the governor's residence that finally led to Pakistan surrendering with 93 thousand Prisoners of War, was also carried out by the MiG-21s.

The urgency also stems from the fact that the retirement of 36 old MiG-21s will reduce the fighting squadrons of the Indian Air Force to 29.

97 fourth-gen Tejas fighter jets coming for Indian Air Force: Deal worth 665 billion rupees to be inked, say reports

As India's fighter aircraft fleet is dwindling rapidly, the Indian Air Force is relying on the indigenously built Tejas jets to shore up numbers. However, the Government-run aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has not been able to meet expectations. Can HAL scale up to deliver the pending orders for Tejas jets?

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Tejas fighter jet: The design detail that improves speed

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97 fourth-gen Tejas fighter jets coming for Indian Air Force

India's dwindling fighter jet fleet, Tejas delayed