Su-30 MKI fighter lost radar contact after take-off in Assam, probe on: IAF

The Indian Air Force said that a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft lost radar contact after taking off from Jorhat in Assam Home / External Affairs Defence Security / News / Su-30 MKI fighter lost radar contact after take-off in Assam, probe on: IAFSu-30 MKI fighter lost radar contact after take-off in Assam, probe on: IAFThe Indian Air Force said that a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft lost radar contact after taking off from Jorhat in AssamSukhoi 30MKI | Credit: IAF TwitterAkshita Singh New Delhi 1 min read Last Updated : Mar 05 2026 | 9:54 PM ISTAdd as Preferred source Listen to This Article The Indian Air Force said on Thursday that a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft lost radar contact after taking off from Jorhat in Assam. A search and rescue operation has been launched. “An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 pm. Further details are being ascertained. Search and Rescue mission has been initiated,” the Indian Air Force said in a post on X. More From This SectionNavy aids Sri Lanka's ongoing search for crew of Iran warship sunk by USIndia-Finland strategic ties to boost cooperation from AI to 6G: PM ModiWest Asia war: 37 Indian-flagged ships stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of OmanSafety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: SonowalMEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbersTopics : Indian Air Force BS ReadsDon't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channelFirst Published: Mar 05 2026 | 9:54 PM IST