Defence

In Pictures: India's LCA Tejas' Display Dazzles The Skies Above Dubai Leaving Audience Stunned

Ujjwal ShrotryiaNov 15, 2023, 06:26 PM | Updated 07:25 PM IST

Tejas Mk-1 jet taking off. (Image via X/@IAF_MCC)

A contingent of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas fighter jets and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv are participating in the ongoing Dubai Air Show (13 to 17 November).

During the aerial display, Tejas showcased some dazzling maneuvers, stunning the audience attending the air show.

Tejas Mk-1 jet with water vapors on wings and wing tips. (Pic via X @officialTatya_1)

At the static display, Tejas was seen alongside the UAE state-owned Edge Group's 'Al-Tariq' family of long-range precision-guided munitions (PGMs).

Tejas with Al-Tariq PGM on display. (Image via X/@_edgegroup)

Yesterday, (14 November), Edge Group announced the completion of the feasibility study for the integration of Al Tariq PGMs onto Tejas jets.

IAF contingent with three Tejas Mk-1 jets and C-17 Globemaster-III transport jet in the background at the Dubai Air Show. (Image via X @IAF_MCC)

Impressed by the performance of the in-service Tejas Mk-1 jet, the IAF chief stated last month that the IAF is looking to order an additional 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets, bringing the total number of orders to 200 jets.

The three services and the Coast Guard combined operate more than 330 ALH Dhruv and its variants.

Sarang display team using ALH Dhruv helicopter flying in formation over airspace in Dubai. (Image via X@IAF_MCC)

Pakistan's China-made JF-17 block-III fighter jets on display at Dubai Air Show. (Pic via X @officialTatya_1)

Pakistan's China-made JF-17 will also participate in the air show. This will be a rare opportunity where both Tejas and JF-17 will be on display at the same time.

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