Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, Third Incident Since March 2025
The repeated crashes of Jaguar fighter jets have raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of the Indian Air Force's fleet, with an investigation underway to determine the cause of the latest accident and prevent future incidents.
A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in an agricultural field in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday afternoon, marking the third such incident since March 2025. Rescue teams were dispatched to the site, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
The condition of the pilot remains unclear, with some reports suggesting that the pilot may have died in the accident. This incident comes after another Jaguar fighter jet crashed in the same district on July 9, 2025, killing two pilots during a routine training mission. The Indian Air Force has constituted a court of inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident.
The series of crashes has raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of the Indian Air Force's fleet of Jaguar fighter jets. The incident in May, where India's Chief of Defence Staff claimed that Indian fighter jets were shot down by Pakistan, has also added to the tensions between the two countries. The Indian Air Force has not made any official comment on the recent crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
The investigation into the crash will be closely watched, as it seeks to determine the cause of the accident and prevent such incidents in the future. The safety of the pilots and the maintenance of the aircraft are of utmost importance, and the Indian Air Force will likely take steps to address these concerns in the wake of the recent crashes.