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 Tejas Crash at Air Show: A Setback for India’s Defense Export Ambitions By :Vijesh Nair  Date : 09/12/2025 India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has long been projected as a symbol of the country’s rising aerospace capability—an indigenous fighter jet created after decades of research, technological refinement, and continuous testing. It has been showcased at multiple international air shows to attract global buyers, strengthen India’s credibility in the defense market, and demonstrate that the nation can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with established aviation giants. However, the recent Tejas crash during an air show has sparked intense debate and concern across defense circles. For a jet that represents India’s push toward self-reliance and defense exports worth billions, the incident has become more than just a technical failure—it has become a potential setback for India’s defense sales diplomacy. In this blog, we take a deeper look at what happened, why it matters, and ...