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Monday, June 02, 2014

IAF's fighter fleet needs immediate replenishment

Tejas LCAAs soon as the euphoria subsides and the new government at the Centre settles down to business, it will have to take some expeditious decisions so far as acquisitions for the defence forces are concerned. One decision that has to be taken immediately is on how to replenish fighter aircraft squadrons.

According to highly placed sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF), the country is fast running out of fighter aircraft and this is a matter of great concern. "The threat is greater along the country's northern border with China developing its military capabilities rapidly.

In India, the deal for 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) is yet to be inked. Even if there is some rapid development, it won't be till 2017-18 before the first aircraft start arriving in India.

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