Tejas, which gives sleepless nights to China and Pakistan, do you know how many such powerful jets India has?

News India Live, Digital Desk: There was a time when we used to look towards Russia or France for our air security. But today’s India has changed. Today we are not just buying weapons, but also one of the world’s best fighter jets. ‘Tejas’ (LCA Tejas) Are also making it.

Whenever we see this indigenous aircraft performing tricks in the sky on Republic Day, the heart fills with pride. But have you ever wondered how many Tejas aircraft our Air Force actually has at present and why the whole world is going crazy about it?

Come, let us know the complete story of this ‘sky protector’ of the country in simple words.

How many ‘Tejas’ are there in India’s fleet?
This question often comes in the mind of defense lovers. See, HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Working day and night. Talking about the present time, the Indian Air Force has two operational squadrons of Tejas (Flying Daggers and Flying Bullets).
Government to HAL 83 Tejas Mark-1A (Tejas Mk-1A) A big order for aircraft has been placed, the delivery of which has started. These are much more modern than the older versions. This means that in the coming few years, hundreds of Tejas will be seen in the Indian sky keeping an eye on the enemies. These are gradually replacing the aging MiG-21.

Why is the world crazy about this?
Not only us, many countries of the world want to include Tejas in their air forces. The reason is simple—it’s “cheap, durable, and dangerous.”
If media reports and defense sources are to be believed Malaysia, Argentina, Egypt and Philippines Countries like India have shown keen interest in this jet. America had also praised it recently. India is now on its way to becoming a defense exporter rather than a buyer of arms.

After all, what is there in ‘Tejas’? (Features)
It is called ‘Light Combat Aircraft’ (LCA), i.e. light in weight. But don’t be deceived, its work is huge.

1. Small target: Its size is so compact that enemy radars cannot detect it easily.
2. Multi-Role: It can attack from air to air, drop bombs on the ground and also do espionage.
3. pace: Its speed is about one and a half times the speed of sound (Mach 1.6).
4. Weapon: Missiles like ‘Astra’ and ‘BrahMos’ can be installed in it, which makes it extremely lethal.
5. indigenous: Most importantly, it is ‘Made in India’. This means, in case of war, we will not have to wait for parts from any other country.

Overall, Tejas is not just a machine, it is a testament to the hard work of India’s scientists and engineers. This shows that if India is determined, it can establish its sovereignty in the sky also.