Brake Failure Grounds IAF’s TEJAS Fleet After Latest Crash And Delivery Delays

The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft following a crash on 7 February 2026, attributed to a suspected brake failure.The incident occurred at a frontline airbase when the jet overshot the runway upon returning from a training sortie. The pilot ejected safely, averting a major tragedy, but the aircraft sustained significant airframe
The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft following a crash on 7 February 2026, attributed to a suspected brake failure.The incident occurred at a frontline airbase when the jet overshot the runway upon returning from a training sortie. The pilot ejected safely, averting a major tragedy, but the aircraft sustained significant airframe
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