{"id":44841,"date":"2026-01-12T17:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=44841"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:14:52","slug":"tejas-lca-25th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary: India\u2019s Indigenous Fighter Aircraft Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#Tejas_LCA_25th_Anniversary_marks_Indias_achievement_in_indigenous_fighter_aircraft_development_boosting_defence_self-reliance_and_aerospace_technology_Key_insights_and_milestones_explained\" >Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary marks India\u2019s achievement in indigenous fighter aircraft development, boosting defence self-reliance and aerospace technology. Key insights and milestones explained.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%9B%A9%EF%B8%8F_IAF_Celebrates_25_Years_of_Tejas_Light_Combat_Aircrafts_First_Flight_%E2%80%94_A_Milestone_in_Indias_Defence_Aviation\" >\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f IAF Celebrates 25 Years of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft\u2019s First Flight \u2014 A Milestone in India\u2019s Defence Aviation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3_Tejas_Indias_Indigenous_Light_Combat_Aircraft\" >\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 Tejas: India\u2019s Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F_Historic_First_Flight_%E2%80%94_The_Beginning_of_a_Strategic_Journey\" >\u2708\ufe0f Historic First Flight \u2014 The Beginning of a Strategic Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%94%A7_Development_and_Operational_Evolution\" >\ud83d\udd27 Development and Operational Evolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%92%BC_Major_Defence_Contract_and_Industrial_Growth\" >\ud83d\udcbc Major Defence Contract and Industrial Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%A4%9D_Partnership_with_Industry_and_Private_Sector\" >\ud83e\udd1d Partnership with Industry and Private Sector<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_Significance_of_the_Anniversary_Celebration\" >\ud83d\ude80 Significance of the Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Boost_to_Indias_Defence_Manufacturing_and_Self-Reliance\" >\ud83c\udfaf Boost to India\u2019s Defence Manufacturing and Self-Reliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Relevance_in_Syllabus_Areas\" >\ud83d\udcda Relevance in Syllabus Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%93%96_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Indias_Light_Combat_Aircraft_Programme\" >\ud83d\udcd6 Historical Context: Evolution of India\u2019s Light Combat Aircraft Programme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%9B%AB_Genesis_of_LCA_Tejas\" >\ud83d\udeeb Genesis of LCA Tejas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F_Challenges_and_Technological_Breakthroughs\" >\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Challenges and Technological Breakthroughs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%AA%81_From_Prototype_to_Operational_Series\" >\ud83e\ude81 From Prototype to Operational Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%A4%9D_Industrial_Expansion_and_Private_Sector_Role\" >\ud83e\udd1d Industrial Expansion and Private Sector Role<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIAF_Commemorates_25th_Anniversary_of_Tejas_LCAs_First_Flight%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from \u201cIAF Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Tejas LCA\u2019s First Flight\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#FAQs_on_IAF_Commemorating_25th_Anniversary_of_Tejas_LCA_First_Flight\" >FAQs on IAF Commemorating 25th Anniversary of Tejas LCA First Flight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/defence\/tejas-lca-25th-anniversary\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tejas_LCA_25th_Anniversary_marks_Indias_achievement_in_indigenous_fighter_aircraft_development_boosting_defence_self-reliance_and_aerospace_technology_Key_insights_and_milestones_explained\"><\/span>Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary marks India\u2019s achievement in indigenous fighter aircraft development, boosting defence self-reliance and aerospace technology. Key insights and milestones explained.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A9%EF%B8%8F_IAF_Celebrates_25_Years_of_Tejas_Light_Combat_Aircrafts_First_Flight_%E2%80%94_A_Milestone_in_Indias_Defence_Aviation\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>IAF Celebrates 25 Years of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft\u2019s First Flight \u2014 A Milestone in India\u2019s Defence Aviation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Indian Air Force (IAF)<\/strong> on January 4, 2026, commemorated the <strong>25th anniversary<\/strong> of the historic first flight of the indigenous <strong>Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)<\/strong> \u2014 a momentous event in India\u2019s pursuit of defence self-reliance and aerospace capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B3_Tejas_Indias_Indigenous_Light_Combat_Aircraft\"><\/span>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 <strong>Tejas: India\u2019s Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Tejas LCA<\/strong> is a multi-role light fighter developed by <strong>Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)<\/strong> and <strong>Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)<\/strong> to replace ageing fighter jets in the Indian Air Force inventory. It represents a major technological achievement in India\u2019s aerospace sector \u2014 designed, developed, and manufactured domestically with advanced avionics and combat capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F_Historic_First_Flight_%E2%80%94_The_Beginning_of_a_Strategic_Journey\"><\/span>\u2708\ufe0f <strong>Historic First Flight \u2014 The Beginning of a Strategic Journey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maiden flight of the Tejas took place on <strong>4 January 2001<\/strong>, when <strong>Wing Commander Rajiv Kothiyal<\/strong> piloted the <strong>Technology Demonstrator-1 (TD-1)<\/strong> from <strong>HAL Airport in Bengaluru<\/strong>. This marked India\u2019s entry into the elite group of nations capable of designing and flying supersonic combat aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%A7_Development_and_Operational_Evolution\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd27 <strong>Development and Operational Evolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After its first flight, the Tejas underwent rigorous testing and evaluation. Over time, it earned <strong>operational clearances<\/strong> and was inducted into active service with the IAF. Successive improvements led to <strong>advanced variants<\/strong> like the <strong>Tejas Mk-1A<\/strong>, featuring enhanced avionics, radar systems, and maintainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BC_Major_Defence_Contract_and_Industrial_Growth\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>Major Defence Contract and Industrial Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>late 2025<\/strong>, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) secured a <strong>major defence contract worth over \u20b962,370 crore<\/strong> for <strong>97 additional Tejas Mk-1A aircraft<\/strong>, reflecting confidence in the indigenous fighter programme and bolstering India\u2019s defence manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A4%9D_Partnership_with_Industry_and_Private_Sector\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Partnership with Industry and Private Sector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tejas programme also underscores the growing role of <strong>private Indian firms<\/strong> in defence manufacturing. In 2025, <strong>VEM Technologies<\/strong> delivered the first centre fuselage assembly for the Tejas Mk-1A to HAL \u2014 marking a key step in broadening India\u2019s aerospace supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_Significance_of_the_Anniversary_Celebration\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Significance of the Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 25th anniversary is not just a commemoration of a flight but a celebration of India\u2019s progress in defence research and development, its commitment to <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)<\/strong>, and sustained collaboration between defence scientists, engineers, and the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Tejas-LCA-25th-Anniversary\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary\" title=\"Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Boost_to_Indias_Defence_Manufacturing_and_Self-Reliance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Boost to India\u2019s Defence Manufacturing and Self-Reliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 25th anniversary of the <strong>Tejas LCA\u2019s first flight<\/strong> is a landmark event that highlights India\u2019s evolving defence production capabilities. Tejas stands as one of the most visible outcomes of the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative<\/strong>, reflecting India\u2019s ability to design and manufacture advanced military aircraft domestically. This is crucial for aspirants to understand India\u2019s strategic emphasis on indigenous defence technology and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers \u2014 a recurrent theme in national security and economic planning topics in exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Relevance_in_Syllabus_Areas\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Relevance in Syllabus Areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news has strong relevance across several subjects in competitive exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defence and Security<\/strong> (modernisation of armed forces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science &amp; Technology<\/strong> (aerospace developments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong> (defence production and manufacturing investments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polity &amp; Governance<\/strong> (policy initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat)<br>Understanding the Tejas programme helps candidates link defence capabilities with broader national objectives \u2014 a common demand in essays and GS papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%96_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Indias_Light_Combat_Aircraft_Programme\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Historical Context: Evolution of India\u2019s Light Combat Aircraft Programme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%AB_Genesis_of_LCA_Tejas\"><\/span>\ud83d\udeeb <strong>Genesis of LCA Tejas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government initiated the <strong>Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in 1983<\/strong> to replace the ageing MiG-21 and other older fighters in the IAF fleet. The project aimed to develop a lightweight, multi-role jet capable of air superiority and ground attack roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F_Challenges_and_Technological_Breakthroughs\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong>Challenges and Technological Breakthroughs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing an indigenous fighter aircraft posed immense challenges \u2014 from aerodynamics and materials technology to avionics and systems integration. India invested decades into research and testing, culminating in the first flight in 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%AA%81_From_Prototype_to_Operational_Series\"><\/span>\ud83e\ude81 <strong>From Prototype to Operational Series<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the maiden flight, extensive flight tests were conducted, leading to operational clearance in phases and the introduction of improved versions like <strong>Tejas Mk-1A<\/strong>. These variants feature upgraded radar, electronic warfare systems, and better maintainability \u2014 showcasing iterative improvements in indigenous aerospace engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A4%9D_Industrial_Expansion_and_Private_Sector_Role\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Industrial Expansion and Private Sector Role<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over recent years, private firms have increasingly contributed to the Tejas programme, exemplifying India\u2019s broader push to involve non-public sector players in defence manufacturing \u2014 a strategic shift that adds scale and competitiveness to the aerospace sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIAF_Commemorates_25th_Anniversary_of_Tejas_LCAs_First_Flight%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cIAF Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Tejas LCA\u2019s First Flight\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td>The Indian Air Force commemorated the <strong>25th anniversary<\/strong> of the first flight of the Tejas LCA on <strong>January 4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td>The historic maiden flight occurred on <strong>4 January 2001<\/strong>, piloted by <strong>Wing Commander Rajiv Kothiyal<\/strong> from Bengaluru\u2019s HAL Airport.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td>The <strong>Tejas LCA programme<\/strong> was initiated in <strong>1983<\/strong> to replace ageing fighter jets and strengthen India\u2019s self-reliance in defence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td>In <strong>2025<\/strong>, HAL secured a <strong>\u20b962,370 crore order<\/strong> for <strong>97 Tejas Mk-1A<\/strong> aircraft \u2014 a major defence deal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td>The anniversary reflects India\u2019s progress in indigenous aerospace capabilities and defence manufacturing under <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tejas LCA 25th Anniversary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_IAF_Commemorating_25th_Anniversary_of_Tejas_LCA_First_Flight\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on IAF Commemorating 25th Anniversary of Tejas LCA First Flight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Tejas LCA is India\u2019s indigenous multi-role light fighter aircraft designed and developed by ADA and HAL for the Indian Air Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. When did the Tejas LCA make its first flight?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The first flight of Tejas LCA occurred on <strong>4 January 2001<\/strong>, piloted by Wing Commander Rajiv Kothiyal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Which organizations were primarily responsible for developing the Tejas LCA?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The <strong>Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)<\/strong> and <strong>Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)<\/strong> led the design, development, and production of the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What is the significance of the Tejas Mk\u20111A variant?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> Tejas Mk\u20111A includes <strong>advanced avionics, radar systems, improved maintainability<\/strong>, and is part of India\u2019s strategy to strengthen its indigenous fighter fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. How does the Tejas programme support Atmanirbhar Bharat?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> The Tejas programme demonstrates <strong>India\u2019s defence self-reliance<\/strong>, reduces dependence on foreign suppliers, and involves both public and private aerospace industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. How many Tejas Mk\u20111A aircraft did HAL secure orders for in 2025?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> HAL received orders for <strong>97 Tejas Mk\u20111A aircraft<\/strong> worth over \u20b962,370 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. 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