Scouting for 6 mid-air refuellers, IAF begins technical evaluation

THE INDIAN AIR Force (IAF) is in the process of conducting technical evaluation of mid-air refuellers that it has been seeking to procure since 2007 as a vital strategic asset, it has been learnt.

- AMRITA NAYAK DUTTA

According to sources, three to four firms have submitted bids for six mid-air refuellers that the IAF seeks to acquire.

"The technical evaluation stage is currently underway," an official said, adding that the mid-air refuellers fielded by the three to four firms are under consideration.