Overview
India celebrated the silver jubilee (25 years) of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas’s first flight. The aircraft originally took to the skies on January 1, 2004, marking a historic achievement in India's indigenous aerospace capabilities.
Legacy of Tejas
- First Flight: January 1, 2004, at Bangalore
- Indigenous Development: Designed by ADA and manufactured by HAL
- Capability: A multi-role light fighter serving the Indian Air Force
- Evolution: Progressed from Tejas Mark 1 to the advanced Mark 1A and upcoming Mark 2