Ex-Air Chief Criticizes Tejas Mk-2 Programme
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times
A recently retired Air Force Vice Chief has expressed strong reservations about the operational readiness of the Tejas Mk-2 fighter programme. Citing significant shortcomings in the project, the former officer stated it is not prepared for battlefield deployment, sparking a debate about India’s indigenous defence capabilities and future of the Tejas program. The criticism arrives just as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) ramps up production of the advanced Tejas Mk-2 to bolster India’s defence arsenal.
Why it matters
Such critiques add pressure on the government and defence establishment to reassess and improve indigenous defence projects for national security, influencing future strategic decisions.
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