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Modernisation has never ever been so crucial to the Indian Air Force (IAF) than it is today. This was amply evident at the 82nd Raising Day at Hindon air base, as the IAF put up a brave face trying to hide its shortcomings. Another year has passed by, urgently reminding the air force of its dwindling numbers of aircraft squadrons. “By 2017, the IAF would have less than the existing 35 fighter squadrons. Our minimum requirement remains 45 squadrons,” said Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha.
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135621
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air power led by the IAF plays a crucial role in India’s defence posture
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135623
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2024 will have finally arrested the continued decline in its combat aircraft strength and attain a combat fighter aircraft fleet of 42 squadrons. For the first time, its fighter fleet will consist almost exclusively of twin engine fighters in the Rafale, Sukhoi-HAL Prospective Multirole Fighter (PMF), SU-30 MKI (upgraded), MiG-29 UPG and Jaguar strike fighter with the exception of upgraded Mirage 2000s, Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and few numbers of the MiG-21 ‘Bison’. It would have to cater for retirement from service of its entire MiG-27 fleet (an estimated 80 aircraft) and MiG-21 fleet (approximately 150 aircraft), starting a few years from now
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135625
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to upgrade the capabilities of its Garud commandos by procuring 160-200 light bullet proof vehicles and 1500-1900 sub-machine carbines. The new acquisitions will increase the capability of the IAF’s elite force and also attract substantial interest from foreign and Indian companies
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135624
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Defence minister Arun Jaitley’s recent decision in the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) meeting to scrap the reconnaissance and surveillance helicopter (RSH) programme may majorly hamper operations in the Himalayas. The decision to cancel the 197 helicopter programme came on August 29 at the DAC meet, following the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe on corruption related allegations. This was the second time the programme has been cancelled after numerous delays.
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135626
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There was a time, not so long ago, when aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) hangars - heavy-lift, rotary wing and fighter jets - were mostly Russian platforms. But now, the times are changing, and it seems like the air force is inclined more to the American platforms, at least for its transport and helicopter fleet. Presently, the most awaited are the Apache AH-64E attack helicopter and Chinook CH-47F heavy lift helicopter — both manufactured by the US defence major, Boeing. Interestingly, Apache and Chinook had emerged as winners after defeating their Russian opponents Mi-28N and Mi-26T2 respectively in the competition and will be replacing the existing Mi-25/35 and Mi-26 fleet of the IAF.
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