Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes during training

An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during a training flight, marking the third such incident involving the aircraft within the past two years, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

The aircraft reportedly went down at an air base while conducting a routine training sortie. The pilot ejected in time and survived the incident without reported injuries.

Indian media said the Indian Air Force has ordered a comprehensive review of all Tejas aircraft following the latest crash. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of the fleet after multiple incidents in recent years.

The Tejas, developed as India’s indigenous light combat aircraft, has faced technical and operational challenges since its induction. The latest crash is likely to raise further questions about maintenance, safety protocols and fleet readiness.