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  HAL says Tejas fighter jet crash at Dubai Air Show 'an isolated occurrence'

  India | November 24, 2025 14:19 IST

  A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in a ball of fire on November 21 during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the lone pilot.

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  Tejas crash: Second fighter jet crashes within 20 months, how many LCA MK-1s does India have?

  India | November 21, 2025 17:12 IST

  The Tejas aircraft, a single-seat light combat aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, went down at about 2:10 pm local time and 3.49 pm IST at the Dubai Air Show on Friday.

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  Tejas fighter aircraft crashes during flight display at Dubai Air Show, pilot killed | VIDEO

  India | November 21, 2025 19:24 IST

  Tejas, India's indigenously-built fighter jet, was conducting a sortie at the Dubai Air Show when it crashed to ground. The accident was caught on video by spectators. The Indian Air Force said the pilot was killed and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

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  HAL signs deal with GE for 113 F404 engines for Tejas Mk1A fighter jets in major boost to IAF

  India | November 07, 2025 19:08 IST

  HAL inks deal with US company to procure 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A fighter jets

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  Tejas Mk1A completes maiden flight at Nashik's HAL base in big boost to Make in India

  India | October 17, 2025 14:23 IST

  After the inauguration, the LCA Tejas Mk1A received a water cannon salute to mark the completion of its maiden test flight.

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  From Tejas Mk2 to AMCA: Four upcoming aircraft that will transform the Indian Air Force by 20

  Explainers | October 08, 2025 13:43 IST

  India is set to revolutionise its air power by 2035 with four cutting-edge indigenous aircraft, the stealthy fifth-generation AMCA, the upgraded Tejas Mk-2, the carrier-capable TEDBF, and the advanced Netra Mk-2 AEW&C.

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  Govt inks Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to procure 97 LCA Tejas Mk-1A jets

  India | September 25, 2025 16:10 IST

  According to the Defence Ministry, Tejas jets to be procured under a new contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will have over 64 per cent indigenous content.

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  India likely to sign largest-ever Rs 66,500 crore deal for 97 Tejas jets with HAL today: Reports

  India | September 25, 2025 9:33 IST

  The mega 97-jet contract for the fourth-generation Tejas could be inked, just a day ahead of the retirement of 36 old MiG-21s that will reduce the IAF to its all-time low of 29 fighter squadrons (each has 16-18 jets).

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  IAF to get Tejas Mark-1A jets in September? Here's what Defence Secretary has to say

  India | August 31, 2025 7:28 IST

  In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF.

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  HAL Share Price: PSU stock surges as govt clears Rs 62k crore deal for 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

  August 20, 2025 10:55 IST

  HAL Share Price: The acquisition of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighters was given by a high-level meeting today, paving the way for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce the aircraft.

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  Tejas Mk1A production gains momentum as HAL secures first centre fuselage: Why it's important?

  India | May 30, 2025 23:36 IST

  HAL’s Hyderabad facility received the first indigenously built centre fuselage for the Tejas Mk1A, accelerating production of 83 jets. This milestone supports India’s Make in India initiative and defence self-reliance, aiming to deliver fighter jets on time despite past delays.

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  ALH Army, Air Force versions of Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv cleared for operations

  India | May 01, 2025 23:36 IST

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said that a time-bound plan for the resumption of operations has been worked out with the users.

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  India refutes NYT report, says no sensitive tech transferred by HAL to Russia

  India | March 31, 2025 18:57 IST

  India has dismissed a New York Times report alleging that a state-run defence firm transferred sensitive technology to Russia, calling it "factually incorrect" and "misleading." Officials said that the Indian entity has strictly adhered to international trade regulations and end-user commitments.

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  Aero India 2025: HAL's LCA Mk1A showcases aerial prowess, flies in 'finger four' formation

  Karnataka | February 10, 2025 23:54 IST

  Aero India 2025: The second prototype of the Mk1A delivered an impressive aerial display in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and enthralled the spectators with its advanced manoeuvrability and precision.

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  HAL renames HJT-36 Jet Trainer as 'Yashas' after key modifications: All you need to know

  Karnataka | February 10, 2025 16:49 IST

  The HJT-36 'Yashas' is a key component in India's pilot training program and is expected to play a key role in enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and other defence forces.

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  HAL forms committee to negotiate GE-F414 deal with US, aims to ink it by March 2025

  India | December 31, 2024 23:49 IST

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has formed the panel to negotiate with the United States to seal the deal for the GE-F414 engine which is to be used in its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).

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  HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays

  India | July 12, 2024 13:10 IST

  The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, an advanced iteration of the original Mk1, achieved a significant milestone in India's fighter jet development program by successfully completing its maiden test flight on March 28 this year.

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  HAL gets government order to produce 97 Tejas fighter jets for Indian Air Force

  India | April 13, 2024 13:51 IST

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a tender for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas. The aircraft are expected to cost approximately Rs 67,000 crore.

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  PM Modi visits HAL facility in Bengaluru after maiden sortie on LCA Tejas

  Karnataka | November 25, 2023 22:34 IST

  Earlier today, PM Modi took a sortie in homegrown Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas wearing an olive green fighter pilot G-suit. It was for the first time that an Indian prime minister undertook a fighter aircraft sortie.

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  PM Modi to visit Bengaluru today, review HAL manufacturing facility including Tejas

  Karnataka | November 25, 2023 0:11 IST

  The manufacturing programs underway at HAL are production of SU-30 MKI, LCA & DO-228 aircraft and ALH-Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetal & LCH Helicopters. The Repair Overhaul (ROH) programs being carried out presently are Jaguar (with upgrade), Mirage (with upgrade), Kiran, HS-748, AN-32, MiG 21, others.