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In a defining moment for India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the first two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 17, 2025, at its state-of-the-art Nashik facility in Maharashtra.

The milestone handover ceremony will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who will also review HAL’s advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities. The event marks the culmination of years of design, development, and perseverance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of strengthening domestic defence production.

Overcoming Delays to Reach the Skies

HAL’s journey to this achievement wasn’t without obstacles. The production of Tejas Mk1

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