Times of Islamabad

Indian Air Force Chief announces to induct 5 new squadrons of fighter jets soon

Indian Air Force Chief announces to induct 5 new squadrons of fighter jets soon

*NEW DELHI – Indian Air Force Chief announces to induct 5 new squadrons offighter jets soon, Media reported on Wednesday.*

Indian Air Force Chief, RKS Bhadauria said India will induct five newsquadrons of indigenous built fighter jets soon.He said that the force was committed to the indigenous development ofweapons and aircraft in consonance with Make in India initiative.

The Air Chief at the occasion also apprised that the IAF is looking toinduct 5 squadrons of LCA Tejas in the near future, ANI has reported.

Asserting that the IAF was on the path to modernisation, Air Chief said,”However, to achieve true strategic autonomy, we need to focus on designand manufacturing.

I would like to put on record that the IAF is fully committed towards theindigenous development of high technology hardware in consonance with Makein India.”