In Pics: PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft

Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Modi was slated to inspect and tour HAL's production facility, which includes the assembly area for Tejas jets.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a flight aboard the Tejas aircraft on Saturday at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a flight aboard the Tejas aircraft on Saturday at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Sharing pictures on X, Modi wrote, “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential”(NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Sharing pictures on X, Modi wrote, “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential”(NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Modi was slated to inspect and tour HAL's production facility, which includes the assembly area for Tejas jets. (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Modi was slated to inspect and tour HAL's production facility, which includes the assembly area for Tejas jets. (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Prime Minister Modi has been advocating for the domestic production of defense products, emphasising upon how his government has bolstered the manufacturing within India and increased exports of defense products.(NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Prime Minister Modi has been advocating for the domestic production of defense products, emphasising upon how his government has bolstered the manufacturing within India and increased exports of defense products.(NarendraModi/Twitter)

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In another post on X, Modi wrote, “Flying in Tejas today, I can say with immense pride that due to our hard work and dedication, we are no less than anyone in the world in the field of self-reliance.” (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

In another post on X, Modi wrote, “Flying in Tejas today, I can say with immense pride that due to our hard work and dedication, we are no less than anyone in the world in the field of self-reliance.” (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Modi also congratulated the Indian Air Force, DRDO and HAL along with all the Indians. (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Modi also congratulated the Indian Air Force, DRDO and HAL along with all the Indians. (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Numerous nations have expressed interest in acquiring Tejas, a lightweight combat aircraft. During Modi's state visit to the US, the US defense giant GE Aerospace signed an agreement with HAL to collaboratively manufacture engines for the Mk-II-Tejas. (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Numerous nations have expressed interest in acquiring Tejas, a lightweight combat aircraft. During Modi's state visit to the US, the US defense giant GE Aerospace signed an agreement with HAL to collaboratively manufacture engines for the Mk-II-Tejas. (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments. It has been designed to undertake the air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles. (NarendraModi/Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 25, 2023 01:22 pm IST

Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments. It has been designed to undertake the air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles. (NarendraModi/Twitter)

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