Indian Air Force
Understanding the LCA Tejas Crash: Former IAF Vice Chief Explains Investigation Process and Airshow Flying Challenges
Nov 22, 2025 02:14 am CST
Former IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Anil Chopra provides expert analysis on the tragic LCA Tejas crash at Dubai's airshow, explaining the investigation process, differences between test flying and airshow demonstrations, and highlighting the aircraft's otherwise exceptional safety record over its 24-year operational history.
Understanding the Negative G Manoeuvre That Led to the LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show
Nov 21, 2025 10:06 pm CST
An LCA Tejas fighter jet crashed during an air show in Dubai while executing a negative G turn manoeuvre, resulting in the pilot's death. Aviation experts analyzing footage indicate the aircraft lost altitude while attempting to recover from a loop. This marks only the second crash in the Tejas' 24-year history, highlighting questions about the aircraft's inherently unstable yet agile design that relies on advanced fly-by-wire systems.
Tejas Fighter Jet: Analysis of Recent Crashes and Safety Record Following Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 08:53 pm CST
Following a tragic crash at the Dubai Air Show, this article examines the safety record of India's indigenous Tejas fighter jet, comparing it with the aircraft's first-ever crash in March 2024. The piece explores the aircraft's 24-year operational history, technical specifications, and the manufacturer's assertions about its safety features despite recent incidents.
Tejas Fighter Jet: India's Indigenous Aircraft's History, Capabilities and Recent Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 07:50 pm CST
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous 4.5-generation combat aircraft, recently experienced a crash at the Dubai Air Show resulting in the pilot's death. This article explores five key facts about the Tejas, including its design specifications, payload capacity, operational history since its first test flight in 2001, and its significance to India's defense manufacturing initiative with the recent approval of 97 additional Tejas Mark 1A jets for the Indian Air Force.
Tragic LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show 2025: Indian Fighter Jet Accident Details and Analysis
Nov 21, 2025 07:06 pm CST
A detailed account of the LCA Tejas fighter jet crash during a loop maneuver at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The aircraft from an Indian Air Force squadron based in Sulur, Tamil Nadu failed to recover altitude during an aerobatic display, resulting in a fatal accident. The article provides eyewitness accounts, background information on the Tejas aircraft's role as the successor to the MiG-21, and its significance as India's indigenous lightweight combat aircraft.
US Congress Body Exposes China's Disinformation Campaign Following India's Operation Sindoor
Nov 19, 2025 02:34 am CST
A US congressional advisory body has revealed that China orchestrated a sophisticated disinformation campaign after India's Operation Sindoor, using fake social media accounts and AI-generated images to undermine French aircraft sales while promoting its own military technology. The report highlights the ongoing strategic tensions between India and China, with particular focus on border disputes and China's opportunistic exploitation of regional conflicts.
Indian Air Force Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Uttar Pradesh Due to Technical Issue
Nov 17, 2025 08:20 pm CST
An Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv performed a safe precautionary landing near Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh following a technical snag during a routine training mission. The military helicopter, which can carry 12-14 passengers, landed without causing injuries or ground damage.
Indian Air Force Strengthens Strategic Ties with France in Bilateral Exercise Garuda 25
Nov 16, 2025 02:16 am CST
The Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force at Mont-de-Marsan, France from November 16-27. Operating Su-30MKI fighters alongside French multirole aircraft, the exercise focuses on complex air combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France that has existed since 1998.
Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Training Aircraft Crashes Near Chennai with Pilot Safe After Ejection
Nov 14, 2025 07:55 pm CST
An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft crashed near Tambaram, Chennai on November 14, with the pilot safely ejecting before impact. The aircraft was on a routine training mission when the incident occurred around 2 pm, prompting the IAF to order a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
Indian Tri-Services Chiefs Review Joint Operations During Exercise Trishul Aboard INS Vikrant
Nov 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Indian armed forces conduct comprehensive Exercise Trishul demonstrating multi-domain integration capabilities across land, sea, and air. Tri-services chiefs from Army, Navy, and Air Force reviewed operations aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, culminating in a joint amphibious exercise off Gujarat's Saurashtra Coast that showcases India's military jointness, self-reliance, and operational synergy across multiple warfare domains.