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First series production LCA Tejas trainer carries out first flight

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The first-ever series production standard TEJAS Trainer produced by HAL successfully completed a sortie in its first flight on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the TEJAS program.

In a statement, HAL stated that the first-ever TEJAS Trainer (LT 5201) in series production “took to the skies for its maiden flight on April 5 from HAL airport and landed after completing a successful sortie of around 35 minutes.”

The LCA Tejas program was first developed in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters, but it eventually integrated into a larger fleet modernization initiative. The Aeronautical Development Agency and the Aircraft Research and Design Centre of HAL collaborated to create the single-engine, delta wing, light multirole fighter known as the HAL Tejas for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”

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