Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:20am on 25 Nov 2023,Saturday Defence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased support for India's indigenous defense capabilities as he completed a successful sortie on the Tejas aircraft at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru. Modi shared on X, "Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities." This event underscores India's commitment to bolstering defense production, with a record-breaking ₹15,920 crore in defense exports. The Indian Air Force's plan to acquire 97 Tejas Mark-1A aircraft and upgrade Sukhoi-30MKI jets aligns with Modi's vision. The Tejas, a single-engine multi-role fighter, symbolizes India's prowess in high-threat air environments.
