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Defense procurement and combat mass: a GS3 internal security and strategic infrastructure case study.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted the IAF's declining combat mass, stating a need for two new squadrons annually and the acquisition of 330 Collaborative Combat Aircraft to counter PAF and PLAAF capabilities.
The IAF currently operates 30 fighter squadrons against a government-sanctioned strength of 42. To counter regional threats, a proposal suggests acquiring 330 Collaborative Combat Aircraft at $25 million each, totaling $8.3 billion (Rs 80,000 crore) over five years.
What is the government-sanctioned strength of fighter squadrons for the Indian Air Force?
Answer: (a) 42 — The note states the IAF currently operates 30 squadrons against a government-sanctioned strength of 42.
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining qualitative and quantitative superiority in India's air defense against rapidly advancing stealth and sixth-generation technologies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
Keywords: Combat Mass · Collaborative Combat Aircraft · Stealth Technology · Defense Procurement · Qualitative Edge · Strategic Deterrence
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