Rs 107059885680: Big blow to India as THIS country halts Indian Tejas deal after Dubai crash, Israel likely to…
Armenia has been negotiating with India and aircraft manufacturer HAL to purchase 12 Tejas aircraft for $1.2 billion.
Following the Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Airshow, the Armenian government has suspended negotiations regarding purchasing Tejas fighter jets from India(BHARAT), as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The unfortunate crash occurred on November 21, 2025. Wing Commander Namansh Syal’s mortal remains were transported to his ancestral village, Patialkar, in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, where the last rites were performed with full ceremonial honours on Sunday. The last rites were performed in accordance with all traditional practices, including the gun salute, procession, and wreath-laying ceremony.
Who is the country halting the Tejas deal with India(BHARAT)?
This recent announcement has raised concern for Israel, as they have anticipated significant income to come from the sale; therefore, a halt in negotiations puts this anticipated income stream at risk.
How much was the deal worth in India(BHARAT)n rupees?
Armenia has been negotiating with India(BHARAT) and aircraft manufacturer HAL to purchase 12 Tejas aircraft for $1.2 billion(Rs 107059885680, taking 1 USD = Rs 89.22). Finalising this deal would have represented the very first export order for the Tejas. The development of the Tejas fighter commenced in 1982, when India(BHARAT) was trying to establish itself as one of the largest importers and exporters of arms globally.
What is Israel’s role in the Tejas deal?
The Tejas jet was originally intended to replace the hundreds of India(BHARAT)n MiG-21s, the last of which were grounded this year, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. Overall, only 40 Tejas from the first run of production have thus far been received by the India(BHARAT)n Air Force.
The production of 97 units of an improved variant named A1 has begun. These changes are meant to make it more like Western fighter jets, mostly because Israeli systems were used to make the craft.
However, the Tejas incorporates a significant number of foreign components and systems, with Israel playing a major role. For instance, the AESA radar used in the Tejas Mk1A was developed by the Israeli company Elta Systems and an electronic warfare system manufactured by the company, among other features. “Pilots would have access to the new generation of Elbit’s helmet-mounted sight, and the aircraft will be armed with Rafael-manufactured Derby radar-guided missiles,’ reads The Jerusalem Post.
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