I'm just not confident of HAL: IAF chief fumes at delay in Tejas delivery

Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Indian Air Force chief AP Singh expresses diminishing confidence in HAL over delays in Tejas aircraft deliveries and upgrades, while HAL attributes setbacks to post-1998 nuclear test sanctions. Despite prior criticism, HAL remains confident of delivering 11 Tejas-Mk1A aircraft by March-end and is pushing for significant technology transfer deals to enhance future projects.

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