This article examines unverified leaked documents alleging a radar crisis within India's MiG-29K fleet, potentially including the MiG-29UPG variant deployed on aircraft carriers. Claims center on Zhuk-ME radars experiencing persistent failures, allegedly averaging a fault every 60 flight hours, and suggest manipulation of flight data via modules to hide deficiencies. The alleged hacking group Black Mirror is cited as having exposed these issues. There is no official confirmation from Indian authorities or the Navy, and independent verification is lacking. If any portion of these claims proves true, it would raise serious concerns about maintenance, software integrity, and the security of carrier operations. In my view, if substantiated, the situation warrants urgent transparency, independent auditing of radar systems and data integrity, and a thorough review of procurement and cyber-security practices. Until credible verification is provided, caution is advised in drawing definitive conclusions. The piece also discusses potential implications for readiness, training, and alliance credibility, and raises essential questions about data provenance, update processes, and risk mitigation for radar-reliant combat systems.
Source: Statement from @Raad_Pak
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Published: May 27, 2026, 8:51 am
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