Archive · 3 Oct 2026
IAF Needs 40 Aircraft Per Squadron, Chief Says
The Indian Air Force says it needs more aircraft.
Its chief, AP Singh, said a squadron needs 40 aircraft.
He said the force needs to add almost two squadrons each year.
This is meant to help the IAF catch up to its authorised strength.
Singh also said the force may consider other options if the AMCA is delayed.
He shared these points at the IAF’s annual press conference.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh spoke at the force’s annual press conference.
Singh said the IAF needs 40 aircraft per squadron.
He said the force needs to induct almost two aircraft squadrons each year.
The stated aim is to arrest delays and begin closing the gap to the IAF’s authorised strength.
The IAF may consider alternatives if the AMCA faces delays.
- Who
- Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and the Indian Air Force.
- What
- The IAF says it needs 40 aircraft per squadron and almost two new squadrons inducted annually; it may consider alternatives if AMCA faces delays.
- When
- At the IAF’s annual Air Force press conference; no date is given.
- Where
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To arrest delays and begin closing the gap to the IAF’s authorised strength.
- Aircraft needed per squadron
- 40
- Annual induction pace sought
- Almost two aircraft squadrons
- Speaker
- Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
- Event
- Annual Air Force press conference
- Stated aim
- Arrest delays and begin closing the gap to the IAF’s authorised strength
- Contingency mentioned
- The IAF may consider alternatives if AMCA faces delays