LETHALFORCE
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India needs an inventory of bombers. Russian planes( migs) are not made to last even with good maintenance they always fall apart after 2 decades of use US fighters also have problems with wings etc...US is finally serious about upgrading B-52 bombers which are truly ancient as planes go. If upgrades are done this plane may continue to fly till 2040; a really long run. Most planes have a life of 20-30 years after which metal fatigue become an issue.
Indian air force should also keep old planes in reserve, just in case. But I think IAF does not keep too many fighters in reserve.