IAF Cancels Plan to Upgrade Jaguar Fleet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) – already short of 12 squadrons from its authorised fleet of 42 – is now facing an even bigger aircraft shortfall with US engine maker, Honeywell, demanding that IAF shells out an “exorbitant” price for its F-125IN engines.
Interview with D Raghunandan
Interviewed by Gautam Navlakha Produced by Newsclick Team,

The Indian Air Force (IAF) – already short of 12 squadrons from its authorised fleet of 42 – is now facing an even bigger aircraft shortfall with US engine maker, Honeywell, demanding that IAF shells out an “exorbitant” price for its F-125IN engines. Defence expert D Raghunandan points out how IAF has abandoned its plan to upgrade 80 jaguar fighters with new Honeywell engines. 

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