Tragedy struck the skies over Dubai today as an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during its much-anticipated aerial display at the biennial Dubai Air Show 2025. The pilot, sadly, did not survive the catastrophic event. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan conveyed profound grief, emphasizing that the entire Indian Armed Forces stand united with the pilot’s grieving family. The Tejas, a state-of-the-art indigenous aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, met with an accident at the Al Maktoum Airbase. Disturbing footage circulating online shows the aircraft losing altitude before its devastating impact. The Indian Air Force has formally expressed its regret over the loss of life and has launched an official court of inquiry to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the crash. Their commitment to supporting the pilot’s family through this period of immense sorrow remains unwavering.
