IAF Aiming At Much More Than 42 Fighter Aircraft Squadrons, Says Top Official

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is now moving beyond its long-held benchmark of 42 fighter squadrons, a figure that was originally drawn up in a Pakistan-centric strategic context.With strategic threats now shifting primarily towards China and the possibility of a full two-front war, top defence officials confirm that a thorough review has concluded that 42 squadrons will be insufficient, and the

September 21, 2025
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