Indigenous Life Support System Boosts Pilot Safety in LCA Tejas
India has achieved a significant breakthrough in aerospace technology. The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) is a Bengaluru-based lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The lab has completed high-altitude trials of the Indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS). This system is for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. The trials, conducted on March 4, 2025, mark a major step in enhancing pilot safety and autonomy in fighter jets. What Was Tested? The Oxygen On-Board Generating System (OBOGS)-based ILSS is a next-generation system. It provides a continuous supply of breathable oxygen to pilots. This eliminates the…