SOURCE: AFI
A historic moment unfolded at Sulur Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu as a Spanish Eurofighter jet pilot experienced firsthand the capabilities of India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas trainer. The sortie was part of the ongoing Exercise Tarang Shakti 24, a significant multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
This unprecedented opportunity not only underscores the growing global interest in India’s aerospace industry but also highlights the confidence the IAF has in its homegrown fighter jet. By allowing a foreign pilot to fly in the Tejas trainer, India showcases its commitment to fostering international defense cooperation.
Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 has already seen impressive displays of aerial prowess, with the LCA Tejas successfully intercepting other advanced fighter jets like the Eurofighter Typhoon and Rafale. The inclusion of the Spanish pilot in this exercise further cements India’s position as a major aerospace player on the global stage.