SOURCE: AFI
According to prominent defense journalist Anantha Krishnan M, both squadrons of the Tejas fighter aircraft, currently stationed at Air Force Station Sulur, are grappling with significant maintainability issues. Sources have confirmed to Mr. Krishnan that certain components within the Tejas are experiencing recurring problems.
The Indian Air Force operates two Tejas Mk1 squadrons, each consisting of 16 jets. These aircraft recently participated in Exercise Tarang Shakti-24, one of the largest multinational air exercises conducted by the IAF in Jodhpur. Mr. Krishnan also said, ” Please note that these are common issues fighter squadrons face the world over”.
While the specific nature of the reported issues remains unclear, the challenges faced by the Tejas squadrons raise concerns about their operational readiness.
While the specific nature of the reported issues remains unclear, the challenges faced by the Tejas squadrons highlight the importance of addressing maintenance and reliability concerns to ensure the effective operation of these advanced fighter jets.