Boost To IAF’s Combat Strength: Govt Signs Rs 62,370 Crore Deal For 97 Tejas Fighter Jet With HAL
The contract is expected to provide a major boost to India’s fighter fleet, helping fill gaps created by the phased retirement of older aircraft. With the retirement of 36 MiG-21 jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be reduced to a record low of 29 fighter squadrons, each comprising 16–18 aircraft.
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The contract is expected to provide a major boost to India’s fighter fleet, helping fill gaps created by the phased retirement of older aircraft. With the retirement of 36 MiG-21 jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be reduced to a record low of 29 fighter squadrons, each comprising 16–18 aircraft.
