LCA Tejas far better than China-Pakistan JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria
The Air Chief said the 83 indigenous fighter jets to be inducted into the force would also be equipped with homegrown weapons.
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Updated: Jan 14, 2021, 07:36 PM IST
Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said that the latest light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, adding that it is well equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes.
In an interaction with ANI, the Air Chief said the 83 indigenous fighter jets to be inducted into the force would also be equipped with homegrown weapons such as the Astra beyond visual range air to air missiles and other standoff weapons.
LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief
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Synopsis
On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets.
IAF-LCA Tejas deal: Biggest indigenous defence procurement to boost Make in India initiative
Asserting that the made in India light combat aircraft Tejas is far better and advanced than the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday said the latest Indian jet would be better equipped to carry out Balakot-type airstrikes.
Highlights
The LCA is equipped with critical operational capabilities of AESA Radar, Beyond Visual Range Missile, Electronic Warfare Suite and Air to Air Refuelling
It would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of IAF, which has already inducted a batch of Tejas aircraft as part of its initial order of 40 jets
New Delhi: After the government approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets, IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Thursday (January 14) said that it is a huge step for IAF capability building.
The IAF chief told ANI, It is also a big boost to our indigenous industry. It is also a big recognition of our designers. It is a huge step for the Indian Air Force and for the country.
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The IAF has already inducted a batch of Tejas aircraft as part of its initial order of 40 jets.
In a much-awaited decision, the Modi government on Wednesday approved procurement of 83 indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Indian Air Force in deal worth Rs 48,000 crore. The decision by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is being seen as a big step towards making the Made in India Tejas the backbone of IAF s fighter fleet in years to come.Â
The Indian Air Force has also welcomed the government decision. IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said that the historic procurement decision will bolster the capability of the force considerably.Â