The crash of the HAL Tejas LCA at the Dubai Airshow 2025 was a global tragedy, resulting in the fatal loss of the pilot, Wg Cdr Namansh Syal. This video dives into the deep structural and geopolitical cracks exposed by the incident.

We analyze the initial reports surrounding the Tejas crash, including the controversial "Negative G-turn" maneuver, and investigate the systemic impact on India's defence self-reliance efforts (Make In India).

Key Questions Explored:

What does the crash reveal about the Tejas Mk-1's war-fighting capability?

How will commercial rivals (China's JF-17, Korea's FA-50) leverage this failure in the global export market?

What corrective measures must HAL and the Indian Air Force (IAF) take to restore international confidence?

The role of the GE F404 engine in the aircraft's performance.

This is a critical analysis of the high-stakes world of military aviation and what this incident means for India's national security and aerospace future.