Tejas Mk-2

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Air Force › R&D

Tejas Mk-2 — Medium Weight Fighter

ACTIVE

Evolved LCA with GE-F414 engine, enlarged airframe, AESA radar

Budget

₹10,000 Cr

Timeline

N/A

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

80%

R&D READINESS

TRL 5/9

ADA / HAL · Medium Weight Fighter

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

Wikipedia tracks Tejas Mk-2 as a development programme, not a fleet contract. CCS cleared ₹10,000 crore for prototype development/flight testing in 2022. In Feb 2025, FlightGlobal reported 55% of the first prototype manufactured; rollout was planned by end-2025 with first flight targeted for Q1 2026, FOC expected by 2028 and induction in 2028-29.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

How India’s Cost-Effective Tejas Mk2 Aims to Challenge Saab’s Premium Gripen E in Global Medium Weight Combat Aircraft Markets - Defence.in

news.google.com · 17 Jun 2026

Analysis - Tejas Mk2 vs. Global Rivals: How India’s 4.5-Gen Fighter Compares in Power, Cost, and Export Appeal - Defence.in

news.google.com · 04 Sept 2026

Tejas Mk2, AMCA, TEDBF and beyond: Mapping India's fighter jet future - The Times of India

news.google.com · 08 Jun 2026

India's next combat leap: How Tejas Mk2 stacks up against world's best fighter jets - Moneycontrol.com

news.google.com · 21 Jul 2026

Opinion - Why India Cannot Build the AMCA Stealth Fighter Without First Mastering the Tejas Mk2 - Defence.in

news.google.com · 05 Sept 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Tejas Mk-2

Pipeline Status

TRL-5/9

Prototype Fabrication

Estimated Budget

₹10,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2028–2029

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Air Force

80% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Tejas Mk-2?▾

Tejas Mk-2 — Medium Weight Fighter is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-5/9 (Prototype Fabrication). Evolved LCA with GE-F414 engine, enlarged airframe, AESA radar

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Tejas Mk-2?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Tejas Mk-2 is estimated at ₹10,000 Cr.

When is Tejas Mk-2 expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2028–2029.

Which agencies and companies are building Tejas Mk-2?▾

Tejas Mk-2 is developed in coordination with lead agency: ADA / HAL; development partner: Indian Air Force; vendors: ADA, HAL, GE Aerospace, Indian private suppliers.

What is the indigenisation level of Tejas Mk-2?▾

Tejas Mk-2 targets an indigenous content of 80%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

ADA · HAL · GE Aerospace · Indian private suppliers

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