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Friday, October 09, 2009

IAF eyes to meet fighter plane deficit by 2022

Il-76 PhalconThe Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to bridge its fighter squadron deficit by 2022, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said Thursday as the force celebrated 77 years of its existence with an elaborate parade and aerobatics display here.

'I would like to share one thing - we do not have a small air force. We are on the low side of the sine curve and we are only going to go up,' said Naik said on the sidelights of the Air Force Day parade.

The IAF is set to acquire new fighter jets, helicopters, transport aircraft. The IAF is working towards increasing its strength to have a competitive edge in the region, he said.

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