Indian Air Force to procure weapons worth Rs 2.5-3 trn in next 7-8 years

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking at inducting military platforms, equipment, and hardware worth Rs 2.5-3 trillion in the next seven-eight years, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Tuesday.

Addressing a press conference on the eve of the IAF Day, Chaudhari said the IAF was constantly monitoring the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), especially in eastern Ladakh.

“Contracts for LCH (light combat helicopter), LCA (light combat aircraft) Mark1A, HPR (high power radars), and CIWS (close-in weapon systems) are likely to be concluded and the cost is approximately Rs 1.72 trillion.”

“The yearly cash outflow