{"id":188525,"date":"2025-11-21T16:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=188525"},"modified":"2025-11-21T20:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:38:42","slug":"indias-indigenous-tejas-fighter-aircraft-crashes-at-dubai-air-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2025\/11\/21\/indias-indigenous-tejas-fighter-aircraft-crashes-at-dubai-air-show.html","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot killed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-188527\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/11\/18-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dubai: India faced a major embarrassment at the Dubai Air Show today when a Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a flying display, resulting in the pilot\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, the indigenously built Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas jet went down while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. The Associated Press reported that the aircraft executed a low roll before crashing in flames about 1.6 kilometers from the show venue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlack smoke rose over the airport as those in the crowd, including women and children, watched,\u201d said AP\u2019s report.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming the incident, the Indian Air Force said in a statement: \u201cAn IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Dubai Air Show, one of the world\u2019s largest aviation exhibitions, is being held at Dubai\u2019s Al Maktoum International Airport from November 17-21. The show, according to its website, brought together over 1,500 exhibitors, 200 aircraft across flying and static displays, 12 conference tracks, and 450 global visionaries.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts say the crash dealt a major blow to India\u2019s attempts to showcase technological prowess. A platform meant to project India as a rising defence power instead exposed persistent weaknesses in its aviation programme, raising fresh questions over the Tejas jet\u2019s design, safety standards, and testing protocols.<\/p>\n<p>The incident is expected to rattle prospective buyers. Countries evaluating Tejas for procurement may now reconsider, as the crash reinforces long-standing concerns over delays, technical glitches, and quality control in India\u2019s military manufacturing sector.<\/p>\n<p>It also revives global doubts surrounding India\u2019s defence preparedness and its claims of indigenous capability. At a time when New Delhi is aggressively marketing itself as an emerging aerospace leader, such public failures undermine credibility.<\/p>\n<p>The mishap serves as a stark reminder that ambitious claims cannot replace consistent performance. Instead of bolstering India\u2019s global image, the Tejas crash has become a symbol of embarrassment \u2014 exposing the gap between ambition and reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Dubai: India faced a major embarrassment at the Dubai Air Show today when a Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a flying display, resulting in the pilot\u2019s death. According to Kashmir Media Service, the indigenously built Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas jet went down while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. 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