Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)
Need LCA & MRFA on time to maintain 30 squadrons by 2030 : Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force has told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that it will not be able to maintain a squadron strength of 30 squadrons in 2030 if the induction of 83 Tejas Mark 1A or 114 MRFA (Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft) fighter jets is not delivered in time.
The Indian Air Force will start getting deliveries of Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets in February 2024 and deliveries will be concluded by 2028 while the Request For Proposal (RFP) for 114 MRFA tender will be issued in latter half of 2023 but the contract will be concluded only within the next two years.
