A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost radar contact in Assam, officials said on Thursday, adding that an IAF team has been dispatched to determine the circumstances.

“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 IAF posted on X, confirming the incident.

The Su-30MKI is a two-seater multirole long-range fighter jet developed by Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi.

It is now built under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the IAF.

The IAF operates a fleet of over 260 Su-30MKIs.

Source: TIMES OF INDIA