What was ordered was 9 squadrons. So that's either a mistake or it's the total potential MRSAMs to be expected. I'm leaning on the former for now.
Someone has decided to confuse 18 firing units with squadrons. 2 FUs make a squadron.
Multiple Origin Fleets – Complexities for IAF – Time to Rationalise@Chopsyturvey@AirPowerAsiahttps://t.co/8EOwQDFC98
— Air Power Asia (@AirPowerAsia) June 17, 2023
“Air Defence is becoming increasingly important, and we in India must ensure that we are not caught napping” -AirMarshal Anil Chopra DG CAPS @Chopsyturvey
— BharatShakti.in (@BharatShaktiBSI) June 20, 2023
Do have a look at this report by @Ramananda https://t.co/U7zBbCiWK5@nitingokhale @CaptDKS @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @adgpi
#IndianAirForce possesses potent electronic warfare capabilities; and, the DRDO is aggressively developing new systems which will raise our kill-skills in this domain to more potent levels.
— Swarajya (@SwarajyaMag) June 20, 2023
This upgrade is the need of the hour.@ideorogue explains:https://t.co/aDTHxzwLq7
Project Alert🚨
— DEFENCE CHAMBER🇮🇳🐦 (@DefenceChamber) June 29, 2023
The 3 ex AI A319s are ready to be procured for the SIGINT/COMJAM platforms. Currently parked at CCU, these birds are waiting for the final de to be signed!
The 4th A319 VT-SCO (ANUSANDHAN) is already inducted and regularly flies for avionics testing!
Pics: pic.twitter.com/UbKObe6IBU
"But for the wings, we would have been closer !"#IAF & French Air Force Rafales practise over the Parisian skies to achieve perfect synchronisation for the upcoming #BastilleDay Parade.#14Juillet#25YearsOfStrategicPartnership@Armee_de_lair pic.twitter.com/k6jlP3rIZJ
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 12, 2023
The list shows bare minimum requirement to sustain a two front war.Aircraft Requirement of the Indian Air Force till 2035:
1. 114 MRCA
2. 06 Squadrons Tejas Mk-2
3. 02 Squadrons AMCA Mk-1
4. 05 Squadrons AMCA Mk-2
5. 06 Mid Air Refullers
6. 12 AWACS
7. 50 Medium Transport Aircrafts
8. 14 additional Heavy Transport Aircrafts
9. 12 additional Special Operations Aircraft
10. 125 Light Helicopters
11. 400 Medium Helicopters
12. 12 VVIP Helicopters
13. 65 LCH
14. 03 SIGNIT COMMIT Aircrafts
15. 05 ISTAR Aircrafts
16. 73 Intermediate Jet Trainers
Aircraft Requirement of the Indian Air Force till 2035:
1. 114 MRCA
2. 06 Squadrons Tejas Mk-2
3. 02 Squadrons AMCA Mk-1
4. 05 Squadrons AMCA Mk-2
5. 06 Mid Air Refullers
6. 12 AWACS
7. 50 Medium Transport Aircrafts
8. 14 additional Heavy Transport Aircrafts
9. 12 additional Special Operations Aircraft
10. 125 Light Helicopters
11. 400 Medium Helicopters
12. 12 VVIP Helicopters
13. 65 LCH
14. 03 SIGNIT COMMIT Aircrafts
15. 05 ISTAR Aircrafts
16. 73 Intermediate Jet Trainers
Dont think there is a need for the IJTs - IMO that project is pretty much dead. Pretty sure the need is now for LIFTAircraft Requirement of the Indian Air Force till 2035:
1. 114 MRCA
2. 06 Squadrons Tejas Mk-2
3. 02 Squadrons AMCA Mk-1
4. 05 Squadrons AMCA Mk-2
5. 06 Mid Air Refullers
6. 12 AWACS
7. 50 Medium Transport Aircrafts
8. 14 additional Heavy Transport Aircrafts
9. 12 additional Special Operations Aircraft
10. 125 Light Helicopters
11. 400 Medium Helicopters
12. 12 VVIP Helicopters
13. 65 LCH
14. 03 SIGNIT COMMIT Aircrafts
15. 05 ISTAR Aircrafts
16. 73 Intermediate Jet Trainers
During a recent visit to a forward fighter base, the CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari interacted with the personnel of the base and complimented them for their high state of operational preparedness. pic.twitter.com/gj7dBV1Kru
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 29, 2023
Looks like Mig-29 UB??!!CAS base visit.
those r mig?
During a recent visit to a forward fighter base, the CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari interacted with the personnel of the base and complimented them for their high state of operational preparedness. pic.twitter.com/gj7dBV1Kru
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 29, 2023
Ministry of Defence signed a contract for procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of Rs 667 crore. #Dornier pic.twitter.com/uGwfHtFlGz
— Manish Shukla (@manishmedia) March 10, 2023