Explore the Indian Air Force’s squadron strength in 2025, the impact of Tejas Mk-1A deliveries and S-400 integration, and the roadmap to 42+ squadrons by 2030.
IAF Squadron Strength 2025: Post-Tejas Mk-1A and S-400 Integration – A Path to Revival Introduction: The IAF’s Squadron Crunch – A Wake-Up Call in 2025 The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a crossroads in 2025, grappling with a squadron strength of just 29 operational squadrons against a sanctioned 42. This shortfall—exacerbated by the retirement […]