Tejas Mk1A Successfully Complete Second Low-Speed Taxi Trial, First Flight Expected Soon

Defense News ,India :-  India's dream of making its own fighter jets is moving ahead. On March 22nd, something big happened: the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, built in India, passed its Second Low-Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT).

This is a very important step. It means the jet might soon take its first flight. An expert in defense matters, Anantha Krishnan M, confirmed this news.

The head of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is checking everything carefully before the first flight. HAL and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) are working together closely. If everything goes well, the Tejas Mk1A might fly for the first time this week, maybe even before March 31st.

The successful LSTT is just the beginning. Next comes the High-Speed Taxi Trials (HSTT), which might happen very soon. These trials are important to make sure the jet can take off and land safely before its first flight.

The Tejas Mk1A is much better than the previous model, the Mk1. It has a very advanced radar called Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and other high-tech features for electronic warfare.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) knows how good the Tejas Mk1A is. They've already ordered 83 of these jets, and might order more in the future.

Passing the LSTT and getting ready for the first flight is a huge deal for India's aerospace industry. It shows that India is serious about making its own defense equipment and improving its Air Force with top-notch planes made at home.