Ominous, any similar info graphic on their AWACS Strength ? Two areas where IAF has done nothing but eat popcorn for the last 10yrs
Of course, of course, its all IAF's mistake.
IAF flagged its concerns for refuellers and AWACS a long time ago, it is the GoI dragging its feet, trying to haggle the price like it is buying from Chandi Chowk
chor bazaar, and ultimately demolishing the deal.
A decade ago, the IAF identified 10 airfields for mid-air refuelling where infrastructure was to be created, including extended runways, to fully exploit the platform
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The IAF needs more tankers to stay prepared to counter China in the eastern sector. The government is expected to float a new tender which will be the third one in the last 10 years, with the previous two failing to end up as contracts due to price complications.
IAF: We need mid-air refuellers. We will lose critical capability.
GoI Gawar Babu: Too costly, why not carry extra fuel in bottles?
Faaltu me kharcha. Chandigarh lobby trying to do corruption, huh!
Dephens Fanboy: Yesss! IAF bad! Corrupt IAF babus! Chandigarh lobby! Aatmanirbharta!
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been waiting for a long time to have more ‘Eyes in Sky.’ But the wait doesn’t seem to be getting over anytime soon as the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) has now decided to move from using wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft to using a narrow-body...
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The IAF wanted to add AWACS to its inventory in 2016 and 2020, but high costs made it opt for the indigenous route. The DRDO-developed Netra was delivered six years late from its original timeline of 2011.
IAF: We need AWACS. Even Pakistan has more AWACS than us.
GoI Gawar Babu: Why do you need AWACS when you have radar? Also no money, we just gave it all to feed poor people for free.
IAF:
GoI: DRDO will make it for you cheaply.
IAF: Alright, that works.
DRDO (6 years later): Hmmm, balancing a French fry on a jet is pretty tough.
IAF: Hey, we asked for 360-degree coverage & better capabilities, and this is not suiting the requirement.