214 Fifth Generation Fighters, HAL Tejas Delayed, MRCA Deliveries by 2014
Indian Air Force has the funds for the MMRCA programme. There
will be a realignment in committed liabilities and MMRCA deliveries
should begin around by 2014.
Final operational clearance for HAL LCA Tejas has been delayed by one year.
Indian Air Force plans to induct the FGFA / PAK-FA as 166 single-seaters and 48 twin-seaters.
The
Kargil runway to operate all aircraft types, including all fighters and
strategic lift aircraft. The Kargil airfield will be made fully
operational for Lockheed Martin C-130J, Boeing C-17s and Ilyushin
Il-76s.
Indian Air Force will maintain 34 fighter squadrons. Squadron No. 17 will be phased out.
First
four Mil Mi-17-V5s delivered last week. More deliveries expected in the
coming days. By March 2012, the Indian Air Force will have 25 units and
they will be based at Suratgarh.
Six additional Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules ordered. These will be based in the eastern theatre.
