Tejas Mk2: Arriving too late or exactly what the IAF requires?
Delays in the Tejas Mk2 program have raised questions about its utility in the 2030s, a time when China will be deploying sophisticated fifth-generation fighter jets. Nevertheless, because India's fighter squadron strength is declining, this 4.5-generation aircraft could still play a vital role in boosting numbers and replacing older Jaguars, MiG-29s, and Mirage 2000s, provided HAL can stick to its delivery schedule.