The Indian Air Force's Tejas light combat aircraft fleet is set to resume flights next week after being grounded for nearly two months due to a software glitch. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chairman DK Sunil announced that the issue has been resolved, allowing operations to restart by April 8. The grounding followed an incident in February where a Tejas jet overshot the runway after a training sortie, suspected to be caused by brake failure. This prompted a thorough review, leading to the identification of a software-related issue. Despite the resumption of operations, HAL is facing delays in the delivery of the Tejas Mark 1A variant, primarily due to engine supply issues from GE Aerospace, which has missed several deadlines. HAL plans to deliver over 20 jets by December 2023, with six jets expected to be handed over soon. The Tejas program is crucial for enhancing India's air combat capabilities, particularly as the IAF's squadron strength has dwindled to 29 aircraft, well below the sanctioned 42.