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Technology

Tejas Mk-1A Delivery Stalls: Government Mulls Penalties as HAL Faces Heat

The Ministry of Defence is considering penalties on HAL as the delivery of Tejas Mk-1A fighters faces two-year delays. Analysis on the impact on Indian air power.

By Ananya Iyer · 11 June 2026

National

The Tejas Mk-1A Standoff: Why India’s Premier Fighter Jet Programme is Hitting a Wall

The delivery of Tejas Mk-1A is delayed due to GE engine shortages. HAL faces potential government penalties as the IAF waits for its critical fighter jet upgrade.

By Ananya Iyer · 11 June 2026

Business

Grounded Ambitions: Why the Tejas Mk1A Delay is Forcing a Hard Reckoning for HAL

The Tejas Mk1A programme faces critical delays as engine supply issues from GE trigger potential penalties for HAL. Analysis of the impact on IAF readiness.

By Rohan Gupta · 11 June 2026