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Indian Air Force Receives First Batch of LCA Tejas Mk1A Aircraft.

Defence | Dated: 23 Dec 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially received the first batch of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The handover ceremony took place in Bengaluru. The Mk1A is an advanced version of the Tejas with updated avionics, radar, and electronic warfare capabilities.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The IAF had placed an order for 83 Tejas Mk1A jets worth Rs 48,000 crore in 2021.
  • It features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile capabilities.
  • The aircraft aims to replace the aging MiG-21 fleet of the IAF.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Aircraft: LCA Tejas Mk1A.
  • Manufacturer: HAL.
  • User: Indian Air Force.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which company delivered the first batch of LCA Tejas Mk1A aircraft to the Indian Air Force?

Correct Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About HAL

  • CMD – C.B. Ananthakrishnan
  • HQ – Bengaluru