The TEJAS fighter jet, India’s indigenous light combat aircraft, showcases remarkable versatility through its open architecture and modular avionics, facilitating the integration of diverse weaponry from both Western and Eastern origins, including advanced missiles and precision munitions. Notably, its payload capacity allows for multiple configurations across its eight hard-points, enhancing its offensive and defensive capabilities while maintaining agility. Equipped with the indigenously developed Uttam AESA radar, TEJAS significantly improves situational awareness and combat survivability. This development not only underscores India’s growing technological competence in combat aviation but also lays a strong foundation for future programs like the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and MK-2, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in defense.