TEJAS MK-2 Prepares For Maiden Flight As India Accelerates Defence Self-Reliance

The TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet, developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, is now entering its final stretch before first flight.Preparations are underway for taxi trials, one of the last milestones before the aircraft takes to the skies. Current timelines suggest a maiden flight by mid-2026, a landmark moment in India’s drive for defence
The TEJAS MK-2 fighter jet, developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, is now entering its final stretch before first flight.Preparations are underway for taxi trials, one of the last milestones before the aircraft takes to the skies. Current timelines suggest a maiden flight by mid-2026, a landmark moment in India’s drive for defence
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