Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19pm on 05 Mar 2026,Thursday Defence
A Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has gone missing from radar contact in Assam, officials confirmed on Wednesday night. Authorities said efforts are underway to trace the aircraft and establish communication. The circumstances leading to the loss of radar contact have not yet been disclosed. Search operations have been initiated as per standard protocol, with relevant agencies coordinating to determine the jet’s last known position. Further details regarding the number of personnel onboard or the nature of the sortie were not immediately available. Officials said more information will be shared once verified as the situation develops. (PC: X)
