India acknowledges Argentina’s interest in Tejas fighter aircraft

Argentina has shown interest in purchasing TEJAS fighter planes made in India for the Argentine Air Force. The Argentine interest in the TEJAS fighter plane was noted by External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, who also emphasized the proposal’s significance in raising the strategic level of bilateral relations.

In the meeting both parties covered topics like economic cooperation, yoga, nuclear energy, space programs, pharmaceuticals, research, and technology. Both expressed delight with the two-way trade, which totaled 5.7 billion US dollars in 2021 and made India Argentina’s fourth-largest trading partner.

The fighter aircraft discussions come as interest in the Made in India jet has been shown by several nations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Due to its better flying ability, maneuverability, and ease of handling, India’s indigenous aircraft have attracted the interest of several other countries in the defense sector.

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The French-made Hammer air-to-ground stand-off missile and indigenous Astra air-to-air missiles were recently added to the Tejas by the Indian Air Force.

India offered collaborations in the manufacturing of vaccines, highlighting its know-how and enormous production capabilities, making Argentina a regional hub.

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