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The first delivery of the indigenous Tejas Mk1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been delayed due to extensive software upgrades and testing requirements. Sources close to idrw.org, revealed that the IAF requested early onboard testing of the upgraded software, originally planned for a later stage. This, combined with the final software testing and planned ordnance delivery tests, has pushed back the delivery by several months.
When queried about reported issues with the ELTS’s ELM-2052 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) system, sources assured idrw.org that the concerns were minor. They are being addressed through software improvements and optimizations of the Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC) and related software, rather than any hardware or backend process issues.
HAL, the aircraft’s manufacturer, plans to deliver the Tejas Mk1A with “Back-up Grade B engines” as a temporary measure. These engines will be later replaced with the definitive engines once GE Aerospace, the supplier, completes their deliveries.
The Tejas Mk1A is a significant upgrade over the earlier Mk1 variant, featuring advanced avionics, a more powerful engine, an AESA radar, an electronic warfare suite, and beyond-visual-range missile capabilities. Despite the delays, the IAF remains optimistic about the enhanced operational capabilities that the Tejas Mk1A will bring to its fleet.
As HAL continues to work on finalizing the software upgrades and conducting comprehensive tests, the delivery of the Tejas Mk1A marks a significant step towards bolstering India’s indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities and enhancing the operational readiness of the IAF.
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