F-16 is not compatible, JF-17 have logistic issue, Indian Tejas is the only choice: Argentine Air Force

Argentina Air force plans to spend about $684 million to procure 12 new fighter jets and build related infrastructure. On September 15 The Argentine Air Force delegation submitted an assessment report on the Tejas MK1A and three other alternative fighters. Interestingly, in this evaluation report, there are also F-16s from the United States, Russian MiG-35s, … Read more

Comparison between Tejas, JF-17, F-16 and F-16 fighter aircraft for Argentina Air force

On September 15 The Argentine Air Force delegation submitted an assessment report on the Tejas MK1A and three other alternative fighters. Interestingly, in this evaluation report, there are also F-16s from the United States, Russian MiG-35s, and Chinese JF-17 competing for orders from the Argentine Air Force. For now, the JF-17 Block 3 will be … Read more

Indian Tejas & Korean FA-50 clash again, but this time in Egypt

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has offered Tejas Mk1A light fighter aircraft to Egypt, but its efforts are facing a strong challenge from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) which is targeting FA-50 Block 20 aircraft for the Egyptian contract. In addition to HAL and KAI, companies from Italy and China also showed interest. Several international fighter aircraft … Read more

Why has India not equipped its LCA Tejas with Meteor missiles?

India is one of the largest arms importers in the world. India has continued to import several advanced weapons systems from Russia, United States and European nations. In 2019, India received its first Rafale fighter. The Dassault Rafale comes with a wide range of advanced weapons such as the Meteor Air-to-air missile, etc. The Meteor … Read more

The sale of Tejas aircraft to Malaysia is nearly guaranteed

No country can be called a superpower without it being a defence exporter. To be known as a superpower, the country must make a significant mark for itself in the international defence market and must export lethal weapons to countries that are net importers of defence equipment. India has been loosely calling itself a ‘superpower’ … Read more

IAF goes with Tejas to the Singapore Air Show; More Asean countries interested in the LCA

For the IAF, this show will give an opportunity to interact with other participants from across the globe as well as interact with its counterparts from Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Even as India awaits a final response from Malaysia which is in the midst of taking a decision regarding low cost fighter jets for … Read more

Indian Air force LCA Tejas to show flying skills at Singapore Airshow

“The single jet performance will bring impressive stunts and manoeuvres to Singapore’s skies,” the airshow organisers, Experia, said on Monday. The airshow will have eight flying displays and flypasts from four air forces and two commercial companies, it said. The Tejas aircraft had also participated in the Dubai Airshow in November last year. The Indian … Read more

Improved Light Combat Aircraft Tejas MK-1A to take first flight in June

India’s ‘Light Combat Aircraft Tejas MK-1A fighter aircraft with AESA radar to take flight in June this year. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expects to deliver all Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) variant to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2022 while the LCA MK-1A, with specific enhancements, will take … Read more

Why did India “ignore” Sweden’s J-39 Gripen fighter?

Sweden offers the J-39 Gripen fighter jet to India at less than half the price of the French Rafale; But why is India “ignoring” this fighter? The Swedish aerospace corporation Saab, recently recommended to sell the JAS-39 Gripen fighter to the Indian Air Force, at half the price of the French Rafale. Although Saab is using … Read more

Indian Air force aircrafts showcase ‘superior flying skills’ at Dubai Air Show

The Dubai Airshow kick-started on Sunday and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday. It was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince IAF’s Tejas fighter aircraft, Sarang helicopter display team, Suryakiran aerobatics team showcases ‘superior flying skills’ at Dubai Air Show here on Sunday. The participating contingent was visited … Read more