A high-level committee has accepted the need for 114 new multirole fighter jets in the Indian Air Force, with plans to start their induction within the next four to five years through a fast-tracked global tender. This move aims to maintain the Air Force’s squadron strength for the next decade and enhance combat capabilities, as 10 fighter aircraft squadrons are set to retire by 2037. The goal is to achieve 60 fighter aircraft squadrons by 2047, with the induction of MRFA jets considered crucial to prepare for potential two-front war scenarios.
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It's 'business-as-usual' for parties, Dhankhar now marooned in a political no man's land
Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President, cited as due to health issues, follows his acceptance of an opposition motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, which provoked a no-confidence threat from the NDA. Political attention now turns to finding his successor, as Dhankhar appears to have become politically isolated after this controversial decision. Want More Context? 🔎
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