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flag India celebrates 25 years of its indigenous Tejas fighter jet, showcasing progress on next-gen aircraft and self-reliance in defense aviation.

flag On January 4, 2026, India marked 25 years of flight operations for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, with officials highlighting progress on next-generation projects like the LCA Mk II and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), both on schedule and incorporating fifth-generation technologies. flag The 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar in Bengaluru emphasized advancements in stealth, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and propulsion, while underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense aviation. flag The Tejas program, involving over 100 design centers, has completed more than 5,600 flight trials, with 38 aircraft inducted into the Indian Air Force. flag The LCA Mk1A is in production, and key indigenous technologies like fly-by-wire systems and carbon composites have been developed.

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