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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.

The indigenous fighter jet Tejas crashed today in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer near a hostel complex. This is the first-ever crash of the indigenous fighter in 23 years of its history which began with the first test flight in 2001.

The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous fighter jet, crashed today in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer near a hostel complex. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft but the jet was up in flames. The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry.

An Indian fighter aircraft named Tejas crashed in the ground of a student hostel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in a first since the jet's recent induction in the Indian Air Force in 2016.As per the...

Indian fight aircraft Tejas's pilot has been evacuated safely, confirms IAF