Archive · 13 Sep 2025
IAF Proposes Purchase of 114 Fighter Jets for Defence
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has asked the government to buy 114 new fighter jets.
This is a big deal, possibly costing over ₹100,000 crore.
The IAF needs these planes to boost its fighting power, as it currently has fewer squadrons than it should.
The proposal is the first step, and it's not yet decided which planes will be bought.
The purchase aims to strengthen India's defense capabilities.
The last significant purchase was 36 Rafale jets from France.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has submitted a proposal to acquire 114 fighter jets.
The proposal is a first step in the acquisition process.
This could be one of India's biggest defence deals, potentially exceeding ₹100,000 crore.
The IAF aims to increase its squadron strength.
The specific aircraft to be purchased are yet to be determined.
- Who
- Indian Air Force, Defence Ministry
- What
- Proposal for the acquisition of 114 fighter jets
- When
- Proposal sent last month; acquisition process ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase the number of fighter squadrons
- Proposal Initiated By
- Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Number of Jets
- 114
- Deal Value (Estimate)
- Over ₹100,000 crore
- Objective
- Address squadron shortage
- Current Squadron Strength
- 30 (below requirement of 40)
- Recent Purchase
- 36 Rafales from France
Sources
IAF sends proposal to govt for 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets
Defence Procurement Board likely to take up IAF proposal for 114 Rafale jets
Centre Receives Air Force Proposal To Buy 114 'Made in India' Rafale Jets
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Defence Ministry’s Boost To Aatmanirbhar Bharat: 114 'Made In India' Rafale Jets Deal Worth Rs 2 Lakh Crore Moves Forward
'Made-In-India' Rafale Jets? Defence Ministry Reviewing Historic Rs 2 Lakh Crore Proposal For 114 Aircraft
IAF proposal for 114 Made-in-India Rafale jets under review, deal pegged at ₹2 lakh crore
