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Indian Air Force Drone Lands Safely After Technical Glitch
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- An IAF Heron Searcher UAV made an emergency landing due to a technical malfunction.
- The incident occurred during a routine training flight near the India-Pakistan border.
- No casualties or damage were reported following the emergency landing.
An unmanned air vehicle belonging to the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing on Thursday in a field located in the Jaisalmer border area. The Heron Searcher UAV was reportedly engaged in a routine training flight when a technical malfunction occurred, prompting the forced landing. No injuries or damage to property have been reported as a result of the incident.
Air Force personnel, accompanied by local police and Border Security Force (BSF) officials, promptly arrived at the scene near the India-Pakistan border to investigate the technical issue. The event took place in the Ramgarh area, where local farmers first noticed the unusual descent of the flying object and alerted authorities.
The Indian Air Force has confirmed the emergency landing and has initiated an investigation into the technical glitch. This incident occurs amidst the ongoing Tri Shakti Exercise, involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, in the Jaisalmer desert sector.
