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

Indian Tejas fighter crashes at Dubai Airshow - Janes

janes.com · 21 Nov 2025

This picture taken on 20 November 2025 shows an IAF HAL Tejas Mk 1 performing an aerial display flight at Al Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airs

India approves additional Tejas fighter procurement - Janes

janes.com · 22 Aug 2025

India's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved a proposal to procure an additional 97 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk 1A light combat air

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

ADA · HAL · GE Aerospace · Indian private suppliers

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