A tragic incident unfolded at the Dubai Air Show when India’s indigenous fighter jet, the Tejas Mk1A, crashed during a demonstration flight. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the aircraft went down around 2:10pm local time. The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed that the pilot lost his life in the accident.
The Tejas, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter, has been a symbol of India’s push for indigenous defence production. Equipped with an AESA radar, fly-by-wire controls, and capable of carrying a wide range of weapons, the aircraft has been central to India’s modernisation efforts. This marks only the second recorded crash in the jet’s operational history.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident as tributes pour in for the fallen pilot.
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