Tomorrow’s aircraft handover ceremony in Bengaluru is set to mark another milestone for India’s indigenous fighter programme, with aircraft being handed over to the Indian Air Force. Yet, the much-anticipated Tejas Mk-1A remains absent from the handover, bringing renewed attention to delays affecting the programme.Against this backdrop, the gap between India’s long-term indigenous defence ambitions and immediate operational requirements has become an important focus.Is the Tejas Mk-1A delay simply a temporary hurdle in a complex indigenous fighter programme, or does it point to deeper challenges in India’s defence production ecosystem?n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: / cnnnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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