A Tejas fighter jet fatally crashed during a demonstration at the ongoing Dubai Air Show 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday. The Indian Air Force acknowledged in a statement that the pilot died in the unfortunate event.

“The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. A Court of Inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident,” the IAF said.

A deeply painful moment for Indian aviation. Watching Tejas crash with no sign of ejection is something that leaves you shaken. Our pilots carry the nation’s pride every time they fly, and seeing this feels like a punch to the heart. Still waiting for clarity, but the visuals… pic.twitter.com/

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