New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has faced another major loss within two months as a MiG-29 fighter jet crashed. According to Indian officials, the incident occurred in a western state of India, where the pilot managed to eject in time, saving his life, but the aircraft was completely destroyed.
The spokesperson for the Indian Air Force confirmed the crash and announced that a high-level committee has been formed to investigate the incident. Initial reports suggest a possible technical malfunction in the aircraft, although the exact cause will only be determined after a thorough investigation.
This is the second MiG-29 crash for the Indian Air Force in two months, raising concerns over the performance of this advanced aircraft and questions about the combat readiness of the Indian Air Force. Defense experts suggest that India needs to assess the condition of its air fleet and improve the maintenance and repair system for aircraft like the MiG-29.
The incident comes at a time of increasing tension between India and neighboring countries, putting additional pressure on the Indian Air Force to enhance its combat preparedness. Indian citizens and defense experts have expressed concern over the crash, urging the government to take immediate measures to prevent similar incidents.
The Indian Air Force spokesperson expressed hope that the investigation would swiftly identify the cause of the crash and that strict measures would be implemented to avoid such incidents in the future.
The Times of India, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Indian Express, Press Trust of India (PTI), BBC News, Al Jazeera
