Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on February 5, 2026, that five Tejas Mk1A fighter jets are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF), amid ongoing concerns over engine supply delays from GE Aerospace, according to India Today at https://x.com/IndiaToday/status/2019374656625734080. The announcement, reported by @shivanipost and linked to https://intdy.in/po1lil, highlights the jets' readiness despite delays in engine deliveries impacting the broader production schedule, as stated by HAL. This development occurred during the 30-minute reporting window from 4:45:19 PM to 5:16:08 PM UTC. No specific delivery date for the five jets was provided in the HAL statement, which emphasized their complete preparation for handover to the IAF.
