Defence Decode®

Above all, we mourn the tragic loss of our pilot during the Tejas demonstration at the Dubai show. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues who are grieving this unimaginable loss. We have to acknowledge that this is a setback for the program, and for the global confidence and potential we have worked so hard to build around it. But we must remind ourselves and the world that we are amongst the few nations which possess the ability, the resources and the determination to develop an indigenous aircraft. Setbacks do not define us. Our response does. India’s journey toward self-reliance in aerospace is too important, too hard-earned, and too full of potential to be shaken. This moment must only strengthen our courage. We owe that to the brave individuals who put their lives on the line to push our capabilities forward.