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Tejas fighter aircraft orders worth Rs 36,468 crore placed under Modi govt

IndiaTimes Saturday, 25 November 2023
The Narendra Modi government has ordered 83 light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A Tejas aircraft worth Rs 36,468 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in an effort to amp up India's defence preparedness, official sources said on Saturday. The delivery is scheduled to begin by February 2024. More than Rs 9,000 crore has been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an upgraded and more lethal variant of LCA Tejas. The development comes after PM Modi's visit to the defence PSU earlier today. He took a sortie on the Tejas aircraft, becoming the first PM to fly in LCA.
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Watch: PM Narendra Modi flew a sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru| Full Video| Oneindia 01:45

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant aviation event by flying a sortie on the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This event showcased the country's aerospace capabilities and the progress of the Tejas program. The Prime Minister's...

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas aircraft encountered an accident near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The pilot ejected safely. Stay tuned for updates on the incident. #Tejas #TejasCrash #TejasAircraft #AircraftCrash #IAFTejasAircraft #IndianAirForce #Rajasthan #Jaisalmer #BharatShakti #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.101~

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed a comprehensive tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise, alongside the country's top military officials. The demonstration features various indigenous defense systems, including LCA Tejas, ALH Mk-IV, and mobile anti-drone systems, showcasing India's defense capabilities. #India #BharatShakti #PMModi #IndianNavy #IndianAirForce #IAF #IndianArmy #Tejas #PMModi #Modinews #news #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.103~

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