Indian Air Force Su-30 Shot down

On May 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) reportedly lost one Su-30 fighter jet during a military engagement following retaliatory strikes against Pakistan. The Su-30 is a Russian-designed, twin-engine multirole fighter capable of air-to-air combat and precision ground strikes. Measuring approximately 72 feet in length with a 48-foot wingspan, the aircraft is a cornerstone of India’s aerial combat fleet. Pakistan’s military claims the jet was downed using either air-to-air or surface-to-air missiles. This incident results in a net change of -1 to the IAF’s active Su-30 inventory amid heightened regional tensions in the Kashmir sector.