Daily Current Affairs · 2026-10-04
Current Affairs
Hard · Indian Air Force combat capability and indigenous fighter procurement
Consider the following statements made by the Chief of the Air Staff on 3 October 2026 regarding Tejas Mk1A delivery delays:
1. The Indian Air Force needs to induct at least 36 to 40 fighter jets every year for the next few years.
2. The Rs 62,370 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Tejas Mk1A aircraft, signed in September 2025, covers 97 aircraft.
3. The multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) programme the Air Chief referred to involves procuring Su-57 jets from Russia.
How many of the above statements are correct?