BENGALURU: An upgraded version of India’s homegrown supersonic light combat aircraft Tejas is expected to take flight within three years of receiving requisite permissions from the defence ministry, said the top official at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which makes the aircraft, as the state-run company seeks to shake off questions on its ability to meet the growing needs of India’s military.
The announcement on the development of the Mk-1A version of Tejas came a day after the much-delayed project received its final operational clearance and certifications that it was combat ready with addition of key capabilities such as integration of weapons systems and air-to-air refueling.
