India's Deadly Tejas Jet Takes Flight! HAL Ramps Up Production | New Era for IAF:

This special report focuses on a major leap in India's defence capabilities with the indigenous Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are highlighted as India ramps up production to bolster the Indian Air Force's strength. A HAL official stated, 'We have an order of 180 numbers and our commitment is that we will deliver the entire aircraft by 2033.' The report details the advanced features of the 4.5-generation multi-role combat jet, which has over 64 percent indigenous content. With HAL opening a new production line in Nashik, the plan is to deliver 83 jets from a previous order and 97 from a new one, aiming to replace the retiring MiG-21 squadrons and marking a significant milestone for the 'Make in India' initiative in defence.