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IAF Grounds Tejas Fleet for Checks After Runway Incident at Frontline Airbase

IAF's Tejas jet (File photo/PTI)

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News18•24-02-2026, 10:12

IAF Grounds Tejas Fleet for Checks After Runway Incident at Frontline Airbase

•The Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded its Tejas fleet for comprehensive maintenance and technical checks.
•This follows a February 7 incident where one Tejas jet sustained damage at a frontline airbase, injuring the pilot.
•Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) clarified it was a "minor technical issue" on the ground, not a crash.
•The checks aim to assess system performance and ensure operational safety before resuming regular operations.
•The incident occurs amid scrutiny over Tejas Mk-1A delivery delays, partly due to GE Aerospace engine supply issues.

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