India Tejas Fleet Update

On November 21, 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) crashed during a flight demonstration at the Dubai Airshow. The incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe and the death of the sole pilot on board. The Tejas is a single-engine, delta-wing, multirole supersonic fighter developed indigenously by India. This event marks a significant operational loss for the IAF’s fleet during an international demonstration intended to showcase the platform's technical capabilities. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the mechanical or flight-related factors that led to the mishap.

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