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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The much-anticipated rollout of the Tejas MkII, India’s next-generation fighter jet, is slated to take place by the end of November 2025, according to insights shared with idrw.org. Both Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) are enthusiastic about achieving this milestone before the year concludes, aiming to showcase significant advancements in the project.

In preparation for this, HAL and ADA are planning major project updates around Aero India 2025. Key developments include the setup of the first assembly jig for the Tejas MkII, with various fuselage assemblies already on the rig for final assembly. While many systems and subsystems are still awaited, there’s an expectation that most equipment will be in place by mid-2025, accelerating the Final Assembly phase of this eagerly awaited program.

The rollout event might unofficially occur in November, with the official ceremony possibly delayed to December to accommodate the schedules of Very Very Important Persons (VVIPs), potentially including the Prime Minister.

Following the rollout, the Tejas MkII is scheduled for its first flight by March 2026. To achieve this, HAL has planned low-speed and high-speed taxi trials from December 2025 to March 2026. These trials are crucial for testing the aircraft’s systems, ensuring they meet all performance parameters before the maiden flight.

The Tejas MkII, an advanced variant of the existing Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, is designed to bridge the capability gap between the current Tejas Mk1/Mk1A and India’s future fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). With enhancements in range, payload, and avionics, the MkII aims to serve as a versatile multi-role fighter for the Indian Air Force, replacing aging fleets like the Jaguars, MiG-29s, and Mirage 2000s.

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