Sweden’s Gripen conquered skies in 14 years, India’s Tejas stuck on ground for 33 years – here’s why

Feb 13, 2026 - 08:37
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Sweden’s Gripen conquered skies in 14 years, India’s Tejas stuck on ground for 33 years – here’s why
In the early 1980s, Sweden and India each launched programmes to modernise their air forces with light and single-engine fighter jets. The Saab JAS-39 Gripen became a global success thanks to fast decision-making and a robust system, while India’s HAL Tejas, despite its technical achievements, faced setbacks due to systemic weaknesses.

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