New DelhiIndia’s air force has about 29 squadrons against 42.5 authorised.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says Tejas Mk-1A deliveries are far later than planned.
India is negotiating with France for 114 Rafales, estimated at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
“Drones are not revolutionary to the Indian Air Force, but evolutionary,” said Singh, ruling out a separate drone force.
Singh says the Rafale contract could be signed this financial year if France agrees.
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- Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd
- cites IAF Chief's drone stance (evolutionary not revolutionary, integrated not separate), AMCA urgency vs 5th-gen
- cnbctv18.com
- emphasizes bilateral MRFA negotiation as 'two-way activity', hopes FY signature, Rs 3.25 lakh crore scale
Sources: Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd, cnbctv18.com