Air Force to Add More Fire Power! IAF to Induct 450 Different Aircraft in the Next Decade, Says Air Chief

The Indian Air Force is all set to finalise a deal with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (#HAL) for 83 LCA Mk 1A and additional 12 Su 30 MKI from #Russia

With plans to induct almost 400 different aircraft in the next decade, the Indian Air Force is all set to finalise a deal with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 83 LCA Mk 1A and additional 12 Su 30 MKI from Russia. Also, order will be placed for more MiG-29 fighter aircraft from Russia. Outlining the modernisation plans and focus on indigenisation efforts of the IAF, on the eve of the 89th anniversary celebrations of the IAF, the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said, “Around 400-450 indigenous aircraft of various types are to be inducted in the IAF in the next 10-15 years. By the end of the decade, the target is to have around 37-39 squadrons.” Read More…