Why India’s TEJAS MK-2 Fighter Delay Has Drawn Fresh Scrutiny As Ex-IAF Chief Flags Landing Gear Challenge

India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-2 fighter aircraft has encountered another schedule revision, with its maiden flight now expected in September 2027 instead of the earlier target set for 2026.The latest explanation for the delay has come from former Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd), who identified landing gear, or undercarriage, integration challenges as one of the key
India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-2 fighter aircraft has encountered another schedule revision, with its maiden flight now expected in September 2027 instead of the earlier target set for 2026.The latest explanation for the delay has come from former Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd), who identified landing gear, or undercarriage, integration challenges as one of the key
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