‘Mazaa Nahi Aa Raha Hai’ — Air Chief’s Fresh Rebuke To HAL Over Tejas Delay

Known for speaking his mind, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh was heard chiding HAL at Aero India 2025 for not being in ‘mission mode’.

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh and General Upendra Dwivedi undertook a sortie in the trainer version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter aircraft last week, ahead of the launch of Aero India 2025.

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Yelahanka, Bengaluru: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has once again come down heavily on state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) for the delay in the deliveries of aircraft, which has adversely impacted the force. This is the second time in a month that the Air Chief has expressed his growing disappointment with HAL.   “I can only tell you our requirements and what our worries are. You have to alleviate those worries and make us more confident. At