Indian Defense Minister said it would enhance the Air Force long-range strike and space warfare capabilities
Date:2011-09-01Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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New Delhi, Nov. 16 Xinhua 16, Indian Defense Minister Antonio about the Indian Air Force over the next 10 years to 20 years of development blueprint, said Indian Air Force is stepping up the modernization , will greatly enhance the long-range strike capability and space combat capability.
Anthony was held in New Delhi a new member of the parliamentary advisory committee, said the first meeting of the Indian government was taking measures to fight the Indian Air Force a “dominant position with aerospace power.”
Anthony said the Indian Air Force will greatly enhance the strategic capability, can effectively fight away from home. Indian Air Force will deploy more advanced satellites and other space-based devices to improve space capabilities.
Antony said the Indian Air Force will purchase advanced trainer aircraft, air defense missiles, reconnaissance and fighter jets and other weaponry. Among them, India has signed an agreement with Russia to jointly develop a fifth generation stealth fighter, and features multi-purpose transport aircraft. Indian Air Force will purchase from abroad, 126 advanced fighter aircraft.
the total strength of the Indian air force now has 17 million, with more than 1,000 aircraft of various types of combat aircraft, including airborne early warning aircraft, fighter jets, tankers, transports, reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters. Among them, the fighter is the main combat force, including Su-30s, Mirage 2000, MiG-29 and MiG-27 and so on.
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