What is the viral video of IAF Chief Marshal AP Singh related to?

The viral video shows IAF Chief Marshal AP Singh dancing at the retirement ceremony of MiG-21 fighter jets in September 2025.

How many confirmed crashes have involved the Tejas fighter jet?

There have been two confirmed crashes involving the indigenous Tejas fighter jets.

Was the Tejas jet involved in a crash at the Dubai Airshow?

Yes, a Tejas jet crashed during the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, resulting in the pilot's death.

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IAF Chief's Dance Video: Old Clip Fuels Tejas Controversy

26 Feb

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Summary

Viral video shows IAF Chief dancing at MiG-21 retirement ceremony.
The clip predates recent Tejas fighter jet malfunctions and crashes.
Tejas fighter jet has experienced two confirmed crashes and a ground incident.

IAF Chief's Dance Video: Old Clip Fuels Tejas Controversy

An old video of Indian Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh dancing has been circulated on social media, misleadingly connected to recent malfunctions of the Tejas fighter jet. This video was recorded in September 2025 during the retirement ceremony of the MiG-21 fighter jets in Chandigarh.

Fact-checking revealed the clip's origin, showing it predates not only recent Tejas issues but also the Dubai Airshow crash last year. The footage was captured on September 26, 2025, at a grand farewell for the Soviet-era MiG-21 fleet, which had earned the nickname "flying coffin."