India needs 35‑40 new fighter jets each year to reach 42 squadrons, says Air Chief
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- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the Indian Air Force currently operates about 30 squadrons but requires at least 42, and that acquiring 35 to 40 fighter jets annually would improve the shortfall.
- He attributed the shortage to delays in domestic fighter programmes, hopes to finalise the MRFA deal with France this fiscal year, and noted offers from Russia for the S‑57 and concerns about China supplying Pakistan with J‑35 fighters, while stating a separate drone force is unnecessary.
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