PM Modi on Saturday flew in a twin-seater trainer LCA aircraft which was delivered to the Indian Air Force by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited last month. PM Modi is on a visit to Bengaluru to visit and review the manufacturing facility, including the facility for Tejas jets. PM Narendra Modi’s Sortie in Tejas Statement of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Boost To ‘Make in India’ in Defence Sector, Says EAM S Jaishankar.
In ongoing discussions with Malaysia, India is attempting to not only sell 18 indigenously designed Tejas aircraft but also a maintenance package for the country's Su-30MKM combat fleet.
Group Captain Syamantak Roy, Commanding Officer of 45 squadron of Indian Air Force also called Flying daggers, said Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is a very capable aircraft.