Two Indian Air Force pilots lost their lives when a twin-seater Jaguar trainer crashed near Churu in Rajasthan on 9 July 2025. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base for a routine mission.

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Both of the aviators were killed in the crash—reigniting a debate about the continued use of outdated and aging aircraft in everyday roles. At 1:25 pm local time on July 9, an Indian Air Force (IAF) ...

IAF Jaguar crashes again in Rajasthan, third such incident this year. A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Tuesday, marking the third ...

NEW DELHI — India on Nov. 28 successfully carried out the first flight of its Jaguar aircraft with upgraded avionics, known as the Darin III. State-run defense manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. ...

NEW DELHI — India’s defense ministry is in talks with French firm Sextant to buy 95 more autopilot systems for Indian air force (IAF) Jaguar fighters. “Procurement of autopilot for 55 Jaguar aircraft ...