Rajnath Singh Unveils First Tejas LCA Mk1A Fighter Jet In Nashik

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the first Tejas LCA MK1A fighter jet from Hindustan Aeronautics’ new Nashik production line today. During the event, the Defence Minister 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 today.

 

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 150 crore rupees, which will add



eight more jets on a yearly basis, enhancing HAL’s production capacity to 24 aircraft annually.

 

The LCA Mk1A is a more advanced, multi-role fighter jet designed to replace the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21s. The MK1A is the advanced variant of the Tejas, which features significant improvements, including improved combat avionics and air-to-air refuelling capabilities. The aircraft is a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet which is capable of air defence, ground attack, and maritime strike missions. It is made of over 64 per cent indigenous content. The Tejas Mk1A features an advanced mix of weapons and payloads tailored for diverse mission profiles, including air superiority, ground strikes, and reconnaissance.