LCA Tejas fighter jet – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

15 April

Air

GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.

Oct- 2025 -

7 October

Africa

A Brazilian Air Force's KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

India, Brazil Weigh Barter Deal for Military Aircraft

India and Brazil are in talks over a landmark defense deal that could see both nations swap high-value military platforms instead of paying in cash, according to local media.

Jul- 2025 -

14 July

Air

Christine Casimiro

India Aces Astra Missile Test With Homegrown Radio Frequency Seeker

India has marked a milestone in its self-reliant defense strategy with the successful test-firing of its Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile equipped with an indigenous radio frequency (RF) seeker.

Jun- 2025 -

25 June

Air

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas takes flight during Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 6, 2024. Throughout TS24 Phase II, the Indian Air Force hosts a total of 28 countries, some of which are participating in and some of which are observing the multinational exercise aimed at strengthening partnerships that enhance a shared vision of a free and open indo-pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

Rojoef Manuel

Indian Air Force to Get Six Tejas Jets by March 2026: HAL Chief

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has verified the supply of at least six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March next year, addressing military concerns over the program’s setback in shipments.

Mar- 2025 -

13 March

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

India Trials Indigenous Life Support System for LCA Tejas Jet

India’s Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory has conducted high-altitude trials of an Integrated Life Support System for the LCA Tejas fighter jet.