 "India’s LCA Tejas jet soared through the Dubai sky, demonstrating its remarkable agility and advanced 4.5-generation capabilities. (ANI)")
Amid the roar of jet engines and the buzz of innovation, India’s Tejas fighter jet carved through the skies with precision, power and breathtaking agility at the Dubai Air Show (DAS) 2025, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about attractions. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) captured global attention with its impressive scale model of the Tejas Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), which drew widespread praise as the event opened to thousands of visitors. With intense international interest and a packed opening day, organisers hailed the show as the biggest aviation showcase of the year.
India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, led the Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show, held from November 17-18 in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The Indian Air Force participated with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the LCA Tejas, both of which arrived at Al Maktoum Airbase on Saturday, November 15, 2025, according to the Indian Air Force Media Co-ordination Centre (IAF-MCC).
India’s indigenous LCA emerged as a major crowd magnet throughout the event. A video of its manoeuvres has since surfaced online, making waves on social media.
Watch the video here:
Tejas wows visitors with aerial manoeuvres and static presence
In the skies, the fighter aircraft demonstrated a series of complex manoeuvres—including loops, Vertical Charlie and barrel rolls—displaying its agility and capability before an international audience. On the ground, its static display continued to draw visitors eager to take photographs and view the aircraft up close.
The display also provided attendees with the chance to see the fighter that contributed to India’s dominance over Pakistan during Op Sindoor. Tejas’ strong presence, both airborne and on display, reinforced India’s visibility and impact at this year’s global aviation gathering.
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View AllThe Dubai Air Show, hosted biennially, featured more than 1,500 exhibitors and over 148,000 industry professionals from 150 countries. This year’s edition included leading global aerospace companies such as Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Calidus.