PM Narendra Modi flies in Tejas fighter jet. Check pictures
economictimes.indiatimes.comNarendra Modi made history today by flying in the Tejas fighter aircraft, marking the first time a sitting prime minister has flown in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA).
Following the sortie, Modi tweeted, «Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential.»
The Prime Minister also shared pictures of him with the Tejas.
He was wearing a G suit, aviator glasses and a helmet.
In another tweet, Modi added: 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. Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Air Force, DRDO and HAL as well as all Indians."
Earlier today, the Prime Minister visited the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
His visit included a review of the manufacturing facility, including the Tejas jets' production.
Tejas, a light combat aircraft, has garnered international interest, with GE Aerospace and HAL jointly producing engines for the Mk-II-Tejas following a pact during the prime minister's US visit.
The Indian Air Force recently issued a tender to HAL for the acquisition of 12 advanced Su-30MKI fighter jets. In 2019, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also flew in Tejas, marking the first instance of a defence minister doing so.
