The Tejas Story Is a Lesson in Defence Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2026

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India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft programme has often been viewed through the lens of technological achievement. For decades, the project symbolised India’s determination to design, develop and manufacture a modern fighter aircraft without relying entirely on foreign platforms.

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GE to Double F404 Engine Output for HAL by 2027

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter jet program, GE Aerospace has committed to ramping up production of the F404-IN20 engines to 24 units per year by 2027. These engines power the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets being produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a crucial part of India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. […]

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Tejas Mk1A Showcased with Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s indigenous fighter aircraft program marked another major milestone as the Tejas Mk1A was recently spotted in a combat-ready air-to-air configuration, carrying both the Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM missiles. The development reaffirms the Tejas Mk1A’s role as a key frontline platform in the Indian Air Force’s modernization plans. Enhanced Air-to-Air Configuration The Tejas

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7th Tejas Mk1A Aircraft Rolls Out, Marking Key Milestone for HAL

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defense aviation program with the successful rollout of the 7th Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A jet, designated LA-5039. This event, which took place on March 25, 2025, showcases the progress of HAL’s ambitious Tejas program, demonstrating the company’s accelerated

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HAL Unveils 8th Tejas Trainer and First Mk1A Aircraft

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a major milestone by unveiling its 8th Tejas Trainer alongside the first Tejas Mk1A aircraft. This advancement reinforces India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing while enhancing the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Tejas Trainer: Strengthening Pilot Preparedness The Tejas Trainer

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Government Panel Proposes Private Sector Participation

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a strategic move to enhance India’s defense manufacturing capabilities, a high-level government panel has recommended involving private sector companies in the production of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. This initiative aims to expedite delivery schedules, address production challenges, and reduce dependence on foreign imports, aligning with the

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India Considers Private Sector Collaboration to Boost Tejas Mk1A Production

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a strategic move to enhance the production of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, the Indian government has constituted a high-level committee led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. This initiative aims to address existing production challenges and expedite the induction of Tejas Mk1A jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF). The […]

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Astra Microwave and HAL Collaborate to Equip Tejas Jets with Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s defense self-reliance, Astra Microwave Products Ltd. and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are in advanced discussions to integrate the indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar into the upcoming fleets of Tejas Mk1A and Tejas Mk2 fighter aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance the

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HAL Awaits Delivery of First F404-IN20 Engine for Tejas Mk1A

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is on the cusp of a significant advancement in the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program. The first F404-IN20 engine, engineered to power this upgraded aircraft, has been fully assembled and is currently undergoing rigorous ground testing at GE Aviation’s facilities in the United States. This development is pivotal for

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HAL Awaits GE F404 Engines to Deliver Tejas Mk1A and Trainer Jets

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is prepared to deliver three Tejas Mk1A fighter jets and four Tejas Mk1 trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) upon the arrival of the GE F404 engines. The delivery of these engines is anticipated to commence in the next few days, marking a significant advancement in the Tejas program […]