Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first twin-seater Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in October 2023, in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt realising the vision of `Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. India News | R-Day 2024: From First Twin Seater Tejas to Record Increase in Defence Capital Budget: India's 'Atmanirbharta in Defence'.