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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicMulti-Role Fighter Aircraft

Topic: Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft

Govt backs IAF plan to procure 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft but faces 2 problems. What’s the logjam

IAF down to 31 fighter squadrons on paper against sanctioned strength of 42. Number will go down further next year when 2 remaining squadrons of MiG 21 Bison get phased out.

French Dassault vs US Boeing — Mega fighter deal for IAF & Indian Navy could be split

Instead of acquiring 114 fighters in one go as planned earlier, govt looking at going in for an initial order of 54 aircraft for IAF. Navy looking at buying 26.

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