The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has commenced flight trials of the advanced electronic warfare suite Swayam Raksha Kavach (SRK) for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, marking a significant stride in enhancing the Indian Air Force’s self-protection capabilities against modern aerial threats. The SRK, an evolution of the D-29 system used on MiG-29s, integrates an internal radar warning receiver and an external jammer pod to provide rapid detection and countermeasures against hostile radar systems. Development began in 2021 under DRDO’s Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre, with flight tests underway as of late October 2025. Certification and production readiness are expected by mid-2026, aligning with the increased Tejas Mk1A induction. This indigenous system strengthens India’s strategic autonomy in electronic warfare and is crucial for operational preparedness in contested airspaces amidst rising regional threats. The first Tejas Mk1A flight was on October 17, 2025, highlighting steady progress in India’s LCA program.