Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a flight in a Tejas Fighter jet to attend his visit to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site in Bengaluru on saturday.
“Expressing his elation and unwavering faith in India’s indigenous capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his successful sortie in the Tejas fighter aircraft as an enriching experience that reinforced his pride and optimism in the nation’s potential,” the Prime Minister stated in a social media post.
“Soaring through the skies in the Tejas fighter jet today, I am filled with immense pride and can confidently declare that our unwavering dedication and hard work have propelled us to stand tall among the world’s leaders in self-reliance. My heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Air Force, DRDO, HAL, and the entire nation of India,” Prime Minister Modi asserted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aerial adventure in the Tejas fighter jet was immortalized in a video released on Saturday.
Championing the cause of self-reliance in defense manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasized the remarkable strides India has made in producing and exporting defense equipment. Under his leadership, the nation has witnessed a surge in the domestic production of defense goods, coupled with a significant expansion of their export reach. This unwavering focus on indigenous defense manufacturing has not only strengthened India’s national security posture but also propelled the country to the forefront of global defense manufacturing.
India’s Tejas light combat aircraft has garnered significant interest from numerous countries, with US defense giant GE Aerospace forming a partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to jointly manufacture engines for the Mk-II variant during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent state visit to the US. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s aerospace industry and underscores the growing global recognition of the Tejas’ capabilities.
In a testament to India’s growing prowess in defense manufacturing, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced in April 2023 that the nation’s defense exports had reached an unprecedented high of ₹15,920 crore in 2022-2023. This remarkable achievement highlights India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense production and its ability to meet the evolving security needs of its global partners.
Marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s air defense, the Narendra Modi government has approved the procurement of 83 LCA Mk 1A Tejas fighter aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of ₹36,468 crore.
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India Allocates Over ₹9,000 Crore for LCA Mk 2 Development and Secures GE Engine Technology Transfer.
In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities, the government has sanctioned over ₹9,000 crore for the development of the LCA Mk 2, an upgraded and more lethal variant of the indigenous LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. This allocation underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
