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Months after the tragic Dubai Airshow crash that triggered a wave of propaganda, India is sending a powerful response. The Indian Air Force is deploying its most advanced indigenous fighter, the Tejas Mk1A, at forward bases in Rajasthan, right along the Pakistan border. This is not just a routine deployment. It marks a strategic shift from ageing MiG-21s to a new generation of homegrown combat capability. Equipped with AESA radar, electronic warfare systems, and beyond-visual-range missiles, the Tejas Mk1A significantly boosts India’s surveillance, interception, and strike readiness in the western sector. With faster response times and lower operational costs, it is designed for exactly this theatre. But the move also highlights a deeper story — India’s push for defence self-reliance, even as it navigates challenges like engine supply delays. From propaganda to power projection, this is India rewriting the narrative in the skies.