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Tejas Mk1A makes maiden flight from HAL Nashik as India’s defence exports hit Rs 25,000 crore
Updated On: 17 October, 2025 07:27 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
The defence minister inaugurated HAL's third production line for Tejas Mk1A and the second production line for the HTT-40 aircraft. LCA Mk1A, the advanced variant of Tejas, is a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet with improved combat avionics
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off the first made-in-India Tejas Mk1A fighter jet from the newly inaugurated production facility at HAL in Nashik. PIC/PTI
The maiden flight of Tejas Mk1A jet at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Nashik campus on Friday marked a key moment in India’s defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, while also announcing that the country’s defence exports have reached a record Rs 25,000 crore.
Inaugurated the 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik today and Flagged off the first LCA Mk1A produced at the facility⁰⁰LCA Mk1A is a shining symbol of India’s growing Aatmanirbharta in defence. https://t.co/Uoa8rNrNr5 pic.twitter.com/i1Rszk6z9J
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