Tejas Mk-1A Set for Maiden Flight Test on Oct 17: How It's Going To Be A New Chapter in India’s Indigenous Fighter Jet Journey

Tejas Mk-1A Set for Maiden Flight Test on Oct 17: How It's Going To Be A New Chapter in India’s Indigenous Fighter Jet Journey

India’s indigenous fighter jet program is poised for a defining moment. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up for the first flight of the Tejas Mk-1A from its Nashik facility on October 17, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s aerospace evolution. More than just a test flight, this event embodies decades of effort toward self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. With advanced avionics, powerful engines, and a gro…