Defence minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the first Tejas LCA MK1A fighter jet from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL) new Nashik production line on October 17. During the event, Singh will also inaugurate a second production line for the HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the same facility. The production will enhance the overall strength and capability of the IAF. Rajnath Singh will witness the first flight of these fighter jets on Friday.

The production of Tejas fighter jets has been taking place at the already existing two new facilities in Bengaluru that produce 16 jets yearly. The Nashik line is the third production facility. The facility was established with an investment of more than Rs 150 crore, which will add eight more jets on a yearly basis, enhancing HAL's production capacity to 24

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