IAF set to induct first squadron of Tejas today

July 01, 2016 08:40

The Indian Air Force will raise the first squadron of home-grown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the induction of two aircraft into the force today.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first two Tejas aircraft to the IAF which will make up the 'Flying Daggers' 45, the first LCA squadron.

The aircraft are likely to perform a sortie during the induction ceremony.

The squadron will be based in Bengaluru for the first two years before being moved to Sulur in Tamil Nadu.

Tejas will feature in combat plan of the IAF next year and will be deployed in forward bases also, it has said.

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