<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">The deliveries of the Light Combat Aircraft MK-1A are expected to commence in February next year. Defence Ministry said the new variant will be capable of firing a plethora of weapons from increased stand-off ranges. The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force tomorrow. </span>Christened Tejas in 2003, the aircraft is a multi-role platform that ranks amongst the best in its class. The Ministry said, in the years to come, the LCA and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">The first Indian Air Force Squadron to induct the Tejas was Squadron No 45, the Flying Daggers. Each of the aircraft flown by the Flying Daggers has been manufactured in India. The Indian Air Force has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events.</span></p>