Tejas jet suffered damage to airframe while landing at frontline air base

There was no official word from the IAF on the accident that took place on February 7

23 Feb, 03:39 — 23 Feb, 06:37

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Why this matters

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft is India's indigenous multi-role fighter, central to the nation's efforts to achieve self-reliance in defense manufacturing and replace aging Soviet-era jets. Incidents involving the Tejas are closely watched as they impact its operational credibility, future export potential, and the broader 'Make in India' initiative in the defense sector.

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Key entities

TejasIndigenous fighter jet involved in incident Indian Air Force (IAF)Operator of the Tejas jet frontline air baseLocation of the landing incident

Coverage Timeline

First report: hindu · 23 Feb, 03:39|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 3h|Window: 3h

hindu23 Feb, 03:39First to report