Final TEJAS MK-1 Delivery Highlights Urgent Need For MK-1A Induction

HAL has finally completed delivery of all 40 TEJAS MK-1 aircraft with the handover of the last two twin‑seat trainers, marking the end of a 43‑year journey.Yet the Indian Air Force has still not received a single TEJAS MK-1A from the ₹46,898‑crore order signed in 2021, with deliveries now expected only by late 2026 due to engine shortages, radar integration delays, and pending weapons trials.This
HAL has finally completed delivery of all 40 TEJAS MK-1 aircraft with the handover of the last two twin‑seat trainers, marking the end of a 43‑year journey.Yet the Indian Air Force has still not received a single TEJAS MK-1A from the ₹46,898‑crore order signed in 2021, with deliveries now expected only by late 2026 due to engine shortages, radar integration delays, and pending weapons trials.This
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