IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha took a maiden flight in India's indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas, and reviewed the development so far. The Air Chief Marshal flew the indigenously designed and produced Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) for over 30 minutes at Bengaluru's HAL Airport. Air Chief Raha carried out simulated air to air and ground attacks, assessed radar modes and Helmet Mounted Display Sight on the Tejas. He is the first air chief to fly a Tejas.


The Indian Air Force has given an order of 120 Tejas, with 100 of them being an upgraded version. He flew a sortie in a Tejas trainer aircraft which is a two seater, defence sources said. He will also visit the hangar where the Mirage 2000 is being upgraded.

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