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HAL clarifies Tejas jet reports: No crashes, minor technical incident on ground

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft is towed by ground crew members at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru, India, February 17, 2026, REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

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CNBC TV18•23-02-2026, 15:04

HAL clarifies Tejas jet reports: No crashes, minor technical incident on ground

•Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) clarified that there have been no recent crashes of Tejas jets, refuting media reports of a grounded fleet.
•HAL stated the event in question was a minor technical incident on the ground, not a crash.
•The company is working with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for a speedy resolution of the technical issue.
•Earlier, HAL shares fell 4% after a PTI report claimed the IAF grounded 30 single-seat Tejas jets for scrutiny due to a brake failure incident.
•HAL management confirmed 14 LCA Mk1A aircraft are ready, with 24 expected by FY2026, and denied project execution delays were their fault.

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