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Rajnath Singh Flags Off Maiden Flight of Tejas Mk1A; India Private Aerospace Firms Power Its Supply Chain

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India is advancing towards replacing its MiG-21 fleet by launching the Tejas Mk1A, domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft, on October 17, 2025. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in defense, targeting increased production and exports while incorporating private industry into the supply chain, enhancing capability and efficiency.

India HAL gets first LCA Tejas Mk1A centre fuselage from VEM Technologies

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By A Correspondent Bengaluru (Karnataka): In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A from Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies on May 30, 2025. India’s Secretary (Defence Production), Sanjeev […]