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Proud Moments For India: Six Countries Show Interest In “Make In India” LCA Tejas, Including Super-power “USA”

Vikas DeshwalAugust 8, 20220

HAL has already replied to a Request for Information (RFI) from Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Malaysia, in February 2019 for light combat aircraft(LAC). New Delhi administration on Monday announced that the United States and Australia are among the nations which have indicated an appeal in India-manufactured Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Malaysia has already shortlisted Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. On Friday, Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State (Defence), announced that different from Malaysia, the "Other nations which have shown curiosity in LCA Tejas aircraft are Australia, Argentina, Egypt, United States America, Indonesia, and the Philippines." The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has already replied to a Request for Information (RFI) obtained from Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)

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India’s Tejas Becomes Malaysia’s First Choice For Its New Fighter Jets; Rejects Russian, Chinese And Korean Jets

Vikas DeshwalJuly 8, 20220

India's Tejas light combat aircraft has appeared as the first option for Southeast Malaysia to replace its fading fleet of fighter jets. The Chairman and MD of HAL, R Madhavan, said to the reporters that Malaysia has smalled down on the LAC Tejas notwithstanding the tough competition from China's JF-17 jet, South Korea's FA-50, and Malaysia has narrowed down on the Indian aircraft notwithstanding the stiff competition from Russia's Mig-35 as well as Yak-130, China's JF-17 jet and South Korea's FA 50.  India has provided to put up an MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility in Malaysia for its Russian-origin Su-30 fighter fleet as it is facing difficulties in getting spares for the aircraft from Moscow, given western sanctions against Russia. India's Outstanding Weapon: LAC Tejas

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Russia-Ukraine War: Reasons, Implications Behind Southeast Asia’s Silence

Snehashish RoyMarch 8, 20220

The stance of different parts of the world is being questioned almost two weeks after Russia began its military operation to invade Ukraine. So far, 9 out of 11 Southeast Asian nations have reprimanded Moscow for its impulsive action and called for peace during the UN General Assembly voting. However, a majority of nations from the region are tactically keeping themselves at arm's length from the crisis. Southeast Asian countries have participated in the resolution voting diplomatically. Russia's historic partners Vietnam and Laos have abstained. Singapore has rarely made decisions to impose sanctions on Russia. US's ally, The Philippines, has remained silent over the crisis situation. Call For Peace Without Taking Sides Leaders from many Southeast Asian countries have come forwar...

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