The true story of India's Tejas fighter

Setting the record straight

Dear reader,

Let's clear the air about India's Tejas fighter jet. The Economist recently cast it in a not-so-flattering light. But let's set the record straight.

Here's what happened: The IAF just added 97 more Tejas to their fleet, bringing the total to a whopping 220. And its development time is right on par with big names like the Rafale and F-35. IAF pilots are actually raving about its agility and cutting-edge systems - a far cry from being "disdained" as claimed.

The Tejas isn't just keeping up -- it's leading in many aspects. It aced the GaganShakti exercise with top scores and is gearing up with advanced weapons like the Hammer missiles. So, next time you hear about the Tejas, remember it's a symbol of India's stride in defence technology.

Ujjwal's brought in an eye-opening perspective here: https://swarajyamag.com/defence/the-economist-says-indias-tejas-fighter-is-disdained-by-pilots-heres-the-truth

Raghu