HAL aims to deliver first two Tejas Mark-1A fighters next month, pending weapon trials

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to deliver the first two Tejas Mark-1A fighters to the IAF next month, pending successful weapon firing trials. Engine delays from General Electric and integration issues have hampered production, impacting the IAF's combat readiness as it faces a critical shortage of aircraft and prepares to retire its MiG-21s.