Guwahati: A Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday during a routine training mission.
The incident occurred after the aircraft reportedly experienced a system malfunction, a defence official said.
Both pilots on board managed to eject safely.
An inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The Mirage 2000, a multirole fighter jet manufactured by France’s Dassault Aviation, has been a key component of the IAF’s fleet since its induction.
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