Key-Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe 21 MiG-29s had been partially manufactured by Russia for an unfulfilled order and would now be upgraded and delivered to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These would add to the three of their squadrons in service that were undergoing an upgrade. The 12 Su-30MKIs are meant to replace the aircraft that had crashed over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has in different batches contracted 272 Su-30s from Russia, majority of which have been licence manufactured by HAL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IAF currently has 30 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42. It will start adding the first batch of Rafale multi-role jets this month-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another deal for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A, estimated to cost \u20b938,000 crore, is expected to be signed in the next two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IAF has expressed satisfaction over the performance of the Astra BVR and was currently inducting the Astra Mk-I on its Sukhoi fleet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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