Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, an Indian Air Force pilot killed in a Jaguar fighter jet crash, had recently become a father. His family in Haryana was in celebration mode before the tragedy. He leaves behind his wife and a month-old son.

Unlike typical cruise missiles like BrahMos, LORA follows a high, depressed trajectory rather than skimming close to the ground. This lofted path makes it harder to intercept.

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots died after a Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Tuesday. The pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu (44) and Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh (23).

The two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who died in a crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Churu in Rajasthan a day ago have been identified as Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh, officials said on Thursday.

A day after the Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Churu, the elder brother of the deceased Squadron Leader Lokender said that as per the information there was a technical fault with the aircraft as a result of which it started crashing over a densely populated area.

The latest crash of an IAF Jaguar aircraft raises questions about the longevity of India's ageing fleet. With a history of accidents and ongoing debates about upgrades, the Jaguar's relevance in modern warfare is under scrutiny.

The BM-04's design incorporates advanced technologies, including a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) on top of a two-stage booster, enabling hypersonic speeds above Mach 5. It is two-stage, solid-fuelled SRBM measuring 10.

Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country today as the Bharat Bandh protests, called by 10 central trade unions, intensified.