The Indian government has refuted false claims regarding the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1 allegedly suffering an oil leakage during the Dubai Airshow 2025. The Press Information Bureau clarified that the circulating videos depict a standard procedure for draining condensed water from the aircraft’s Environmental Control System and On-Board Oxygen Generating System, not a technical malfunction. These misleading narratives, amplified by certain accounts, are seen as attempts to undermine the aircraft’s performance and reliability. The Tejas Mk1’s participation in the airshow underscores India’s commitment to showcasing its indigenous aviation capabilities to an international audience.