An Indian Air Force SU-30MKI aircraft missed its target with a bomb during a recent exercise, according to a report by PakDefTeam on X. The incident occurred in circumstances similar to Vayu Shakti 2024, as noted by user VivekSi85847001. PakDefTeam stated on February 27, 2026, "and the bomb missed the target. #IAF #SU30MKI." VivekSi85847001 referenced the same event happening during Vayu Shakti 2024, linking to the PakDefTeam post from https://x.com/PakDefTeam/status/2027477028279071168. No official Indian Air Force statement confirming the miss has been reported in the sources. The reports surfaced within the reporting window from 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM UTC on February 27, 2026. Vayu Shakti 2024 was a major IAF air power demonstration exercise.
