Major Issues of Immediate Concern for the Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF), like all Air Forces, is highly technology dependent. Its effectiveness stems in large part from the technological sophistication of its equipment and the levels of expertise of its personnel in equipment utilisation.

Equipment sophistication and the quality of personnel dictate the efficiency and effectiveness of the IAF. After a long gap, it is currently undergoing a major modernisation process in equipment up-gradations.

There are currently several issues of immediate (from the present to five years hence) concern to the IAF. A few of the more important issues are discussed below.

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