Recent reports claiming Armenia has halted negotiations to purchase India’s Tejas fighter jets following a crash at the Dubai Airshow have been debunked by credible Indian sources as misinformation, likely spread by Pakistan-linked accounts. The alleged $1.2 billion deal involving 12 Tejas jets has not been officially confirmed by either Armenia or India. Indian defense officials clarified no formal discussions had reached a stage warranting suspension, highlighting the narrative as based on unverified social media posts. The tragic crash on November 23, 2025, resulting in the death of IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Sial, has raised concerns but has not curtailed India’s export ambitions for the Tejas. Production and interest continue, with multiple countries in talks and the Indian Air Force proceeding with indigenous fleet expansion. This episode emphasizes the strategic imperative of verifying defense information amid evolving geopolitical tensions in South Asia and Armenia’s regional security realignments.