Delays in Tejas Combat Jet Programme Hurting IAF: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh

Delays in Tejas combat jet programme hurting IAF: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh

IAF chief warns delays in Tejas deliveries hurt squadrons, pushes for MRFA, AMCA timelines, and enhanced AI-powered air power strategy.

IAF Chief Says LCA Mk-1A Delays Have Been Significant, Air Force Also Looking Towards Mk-2

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday said the delay in deliveries of the Tejas fighter jet Mk-1A version has been longer than expected, while indicating that the Indian Air Force is also looking towards Mk-2 version of the aircraft to address existing capability gaps. India News | IAF Chief Says LCA Mk-1A Delays Have Been Significant, Air Force Also Looking Towards Mk-2.

‘Delay in inducting new fighter jets hurting IAF’: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

The IAF chief talked about the need to deploy 5th generation aircraft to the fleet. He then said that currently the IAF was looking at the induction of LCA Mk-1A, new multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) and additional Sukhoi-30MKIs to shore up its fighter fleet. These fighter jets would help keep the combat squadrons from falling below the figure of 30.

Tejas induction delays hurting IAF amid depleting fighter squadron strength: IAF chief - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: The inordinate delays in the induction of Tejas combat aircraft are hurting the Indian Air Force (IAF) in view of the depleting strength of its fighter jet squadrons at a time when air power is becoming increasingly crucial to deal with security challenges, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh […]

LCA Mk-1A delays significant, IAF looks towards Mk-2: IAF Chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday said the delay in deliveries of the Tejas fighter jet Mk-1A version has been longer than expected, while indicating that the Indian Air Force is also looking towards Mk-2 version of the aircraft to address existing capability gaps.

IAF chief says LCA Mk-1A delays significant, looks to Mk-2

On October 3, Indian Air Force chief AP Singh said LCA Mk-1A delivery delays were significant and the force was looking to Mk-2 to address capability gaps.