PM Modi Elevates India's Defence Prowess in Tejas Flight
Experience PM Modi's Tejas sortie, a testament to India's indigenous defence capabilities. Uncover the significance and impact on global perceptions of Indian defence prowess.
New Delhi, India - 25 November , 2023: In a notable move showcasing support for indigenous defence capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently completed a sortie on the Tejas fighter jet. This experience, as shared by the PM on social media platform X, not only enriched his perspective but also instilled confidence in India's homegrown technological prowess.
PM Modi's X Post:
In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "मैं आज तेजस में उड़ान भरते हुए अत्यंत गर्व के साथ कह सकता हूं कि हमारी मेहनत और लगन के कारण हम आत्मनिर्भरता के क्षेत्र में विश्व में किसी से कम नहीं हैं। भारतीय वायुसेना, DRDO और HAL के साथ ही समस्त भारतवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।"
मैं आज तेजस में उड़ान भरते हुए अत्यंत गर्व के साथ कह सकता हूं कि हमारी मेहनत और लगन के कारण हम आत्मनिर्भरता के क्षेत्र में विश्व में किसी से कम नहीं हैं। भारतीय वायुसेना, DRDO और HAL के साथ ही समस्त भारतवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/xWJc2QVlWV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 25, 2023
HAL Facility Review:
Scheduled to review Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) manufacturing facility, including the production unit for Tejas jets, the Prime Minister's engagement underscores the government's commitment to bolstering domestic defence production.
Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Acquisition:
Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force has issued a tender to HAL for the procurement of 12 advanced Su-30MKI fighter jets. Defence sources reveal that these aircraft will be manufactured in India through a collaboration between HAL and Russian original equipment manufacturers.
Global Interest in Tejas:
PM Modi's emphasis on indigenous production aligns with India's growing presence in the global defence market. The Tejas, a light combat aircraft, has attracted international interest, with the US defence giant GE Aerospace entering a partnership with HAL for engine production during the PM's state visit to the US.
Defence Export Milestone:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded India's achievement in defence exports, announcing a record-high of ₹15,920 crore in FY 2022-2023. This success underscores the government's efforts to not only enhance domestic manufacturing but also position India as a key player in the global defence industry.
As the public sector company HAL prepares to respond to the Su-30MKI tender, India's stride in indigenous defence production remains a focal point, fostering self-reliance and contributing to the nation's technological prowess on the world stage.
