Indian Air Force: "We have achieved 95 per cent self-reliance in daily requirements": Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force, under Vibhas Pande's leadership, boasts 95-97% self-reliance for daily needs. While dependence on Sukhoi-30 and MIG-29 persists, efforts towards indigenization have yielded success, notably completing the MIG-29 upgrade sans Russian aid. Amidst aiming for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' focus lies on indigenous spare parts production. The forthcoming Tejas Aircraft delivery from 2024 aligns with the Air Force's expansion goals. Collaborating with MSMEs since the USSR's dissolution, they've achieved 97% domestically manufactured Automatic Replacement system parts, reducing reliance...
Source: indiatimes.com