Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fighter Jets After Runway Incident

The Indian Air Force has grounded its fleet of approximately 30 single-seat Tejas fighter jets following a runway incident earlier this month. According to Jin10, the incident occurred on February 7 when a domestically manufactured Tejas aircraft reportedly experienced brake failure at an air force base, leading to it veering off the runway. The aircraft sustained significant damage and may be deemed irreparable, although the pilot safely ejected. The decision to halt operations of the Tejas jets is to facilitate a comprehensive technical inspection. The Tejas fighter jets are a key component of India's indigenous defense capabilities, and this grounding is expected to impact operational readiness temporarily.