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IAF's Quest for Fighter Fleet Augmentation
India Strategic
|Nov-Dec 2025
Needs to Follow a Balanced Programme
THE CONTINUED rooftop cacophony by Media - et al that IAF (Indian Air Force) is down to less than 30 squadrons against its present authorized strength of 42 squadrons notwithstanding, it should be clear to the defence planners that IAF needs to follow a balanced programme to develop/manufacture advanced fighter aircraft to counter its major adversaries China and Pakistan which have already collusively acquired 4th/5th gen fighter aircraft and moving towards 6th gen capabilities.
It is also imperative that India's fighter programme should be a happy blend of acquired and homegrown capabilities with emphasis on indigenous production in its quest for self-reliance (Atmnirbharta).
Dit verhaal komt uit de Nov-Dec 2025-editie van India Strategic.
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