New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A on Friday successfully completed its maiden flight in Nashik in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The Tejas Mk1A has been manufactured at the third production line of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The aircraft was rolled out after the Defence Minister formally inaugurated the LCA and HTT-40 (trainer aircraft) assembly centres in Nashik.

Following its maiden flight, the Tejas Mk1A received water canon salute at the runway.

The state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has established the third production line with an aim to fast-track deliveries of the fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

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