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IAF TO INDUCT AMCA,TEJAS ALONG WITH 114 MULTIROLE FIGHTERS UNDER MAKE IN INDIA: IAF CHIEF CHAUDHARI

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 7/19/2022 11:32:44 AM

New Delhi,July 18 The Indian Air Force is looking to induct Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A and MK-2 along with the 114 multirole fighters under 'Make-in-India' in the future, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Sunday said. Thus giving a boost to its combat capabilities and the Aatmanirbhar initiative of the government. "On the aircraft front, we are looking ahead for the AMCA and the TEJAS MK-1A and also the TEJAS MK2 a few years from now. The case for 114 MRFA is also progressing well. With this, it will not only strengthen the Air Force but also bring a huge boost to the Indian Aviation industry," ANI quoted Air Chief Marshal as saying. Talking about the number of units of the aircraft that the Air Force is planning to induct, he said, "We have already committed for seven squadrons of AMCA. The numbers for the TEJAS MK-2, we will take a call as and when the first production model comes out and we start inducting the aircraft into the Air Force and we can always increase the quantity based on its performance and rate of induction," On asking about the timeline of the induction of the S400 air defence system from Russia into the forces, he said that it will be done as per the schedule adding that all deliveries should be completed by the end of next year. "The induction program of S-400 is going as per the schedule. The first firing unit has been inducted and deployed. The second unit is also in the process of getting inducted. Delivery schedules are on time, hopeful that by the end of next year all deliveries will be completed," said the Air Chief Marshal.