An Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, with the pilot safely ejecting. This marks the first crash involving the jet since its inaugural flight 23 years ago. The Tejas is a domestically developed supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military, succeeding the ageing Mig 21 fighter jets. It is the lightest and smallest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft in its category, designed to accommodate various types of weaponry. The crash in Jaisalmer is a significant event in the aircraft's history, which began with its first test flight in 2001.