Watch: In a first, IAF, Army chiefs take sortie together in LCA Tejas fighter jet

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 9, 2025

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarked on a historic 45-minute sortie in the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Yelahanka Air Force station. This significant event precedes the highly anticipated Aero India 2025, showcasing advanced aircraft and defense technologies globally.

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 03:15

Breaking: Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Crashes in Madhya Pradesh on Routine Training

A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie on Thursday. Defence officials confirmed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a crucial part of the Indian Air Force's fleet, was on a scheduled mission when the accident occurred. There are no official reports yet on pilot injuries or casualties. The incident raises concerns over aircraft maintenance and operational safety within the IAF, with investigations underway to uncover the exact reason behind the crash. #Mirage2000 #IAF #IndianAirForce #AircraftCrash #Shivpuri #MadhyaPradesh #FighterJet #MilitaryAviation #AviationSafety #DefenceNews #India #AirForce #PilotSafety #CrashInvestigation #TrainingSortie #DefenceUpdates #MilitaryTraining #AirForceCrash #IAFSortie #Aerospace #Peripheral ~HT.97~GR.124~

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