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India News: NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.

These officials to become IAF’s interface with R&D centres, start-ups and MSMEs

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is prepared to deal with challenges along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) through better tactics and training, said Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari. He stated that the IAF will remain deployed along the frontier in the region until complete disengagement takes place in contested areas. The IAF is also planning to procure 97 Tejas Mark 1A aircraft and is looking to induct military platforms and equipment worth Rs 2.5 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore in the next few years.

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF

The Indian Air Force's focus on indigenisation has resulted in a boost of Rs 70,000 crore to the domestic economy, according to Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. The Air Force has been promoting the 'Make in India' initiative, with plans to induct over 200 locally designed and developed light combat aircraft (LCA) and a range of helicopters. Chaudhari also highlighted the growth of defence exports, which have increased significantly in recent years and are projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore in the current fiscal year.