Tejas LCA & India’s Defence Self-Reliance Vision (2025)
Exam Level: UPSC / Defence & Polity | Content Type: Notes + MCQs
✈️ 1️⃣ ET World Leaders Forum – Key Highlights
At the ET World Leaders Forum (February 2025, Delhi), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s progress in defence self-reliance.
🛩️ The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was described as a milestone in India’s indigenous defence journey.
- India aims to fully design & manufacture fighter aircraft domestically.
- Focus on reducing foreign dependence in critical defence technologies.
🚀 2️⃣ Next Leap – Fifth Generation Fighters
India is now progressing toward the development of Fifth Generation fighter aircraft, enhancing future air combat capabilities.
🇮🇳 Objective: Build advanced stealth-capable fighters entirely in India.
🔧 3️⃣ Indigenous Engine Manufacturing
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Partner Country | France |
| Company | Safran |
| Purpose | Manufacture fighter jet engines in India |
| Strategic Impact | Reduce foreign dependency & boost autonomy |
🏭 Aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence manufacturing.
📝 4️⃣ Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1:
Which aircraft was called a defining moment in India’s defence story?
A) Sukhoi-30MKI
B) Tejas LCA
C) Rafale
D) Mirage 2000
Answer: B
Explanation: Tejas LCA symbolizes India’s indigenous defence capability.
Which aircraft was called a defining moment in India’s defence story?
A) Sukhoi-30MKI
B) Tejas LCA
C) Rafale
D) Mirage 2000
Answer: B
Explanation: Tejas LCA symbolizes India’s indigenous defence capability.
Question 2:
India partnered with which French company for engine manufacturing?
A) Airbus
B) Dassault Aviation
C) Safran
D) Thales
Answer: C
Explanation: Safran will collaborate to manufacture fighter jet engines in India.
India partnered with which French company for engine manufacturing?
A) Airbus
B) Dassault Aviation
C) Safran
D) Thales
Answer: C
Explanation: Safran will collaborate to manufacture fighter jet engines in India.
Question 3:
The initiative aligns with:
A) Make in World
B) Digital India
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Bharat Mala
Answer: C
Explanation: It promotes self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The initiative aligns with:
A) Make in World
B) Digital India
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Bharat Mala
Answer: C
Explanation: It promotes self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Question 4:
After Tejas, India aims to build:
A) Sixth Generation fighters
B) Fifth Generation fighters
C) Passenger jets
D) Helicopter fleet only
Answer: B
Explanation: Focus is on developing Fifth Generation fighter aircraft.
After Tejas, India aims to build:
A) Sixth Generation fighters
B) Fifth Generation fighters
C) Passenger jets
D) Helicopter fleet only
Answer: B
Explanation: Focus is on developing Fifth Generation fighter aircraft.
Question 5:
Why is indigenous engine manufacturing important?
A) Increase costs
B) Reduce foreign dependency & enhance autonomy
C) Depend on France
D) Replace helicopters
Answer: B
Explanation: It strengthens strategic autonomy and defence preparedness.
Why is indigenous engine manufacturing important?
A) Increase costs
B) Reduce foreign dependency & enhance autonomy
C) Depend on France
D) Replace helicopters
Answer: B
Explanation: It strengthens strategic autonomy and defence preparedness.
