In major restructuring, IAF boosts fighter squadron strength by 20 percent

[Kailash Kumar]

In major restructuring, IAF boosts fighter squadron strength by 20 per cent

ANI

January 30, 2020

In a major restructuring to boost its war-fighting units, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has enhanced the strength of its combat aircraft squadrons by 20 per cent to help them prepare better for operational tasks.

"More than 2,000 air warriors and technicians have been provided to the fighter squadrons in the last few months. These personnel have been drawn from air headquarters and command headquarters where they were not performing technical duties," top IAF sources told ANI.

With more number of people available in the fighter squadrons, they would help in easing the workload on the existing personnel and also help in enhancing the safety in flying operations, they said.

The restructuring in the service is being monitored by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.

The number of people who have been taken out from headquarters and non-operational tasks is over 2,000.

Bhadauria took over as the Chief of Air Staff on October 1, last year.

Apart from restructuring in the headquarters, the Air Force has also implemented strict rules in appointment of support staff for flag officers in service.

The Indian Air Force has been strengthening its fighting capabilities in the last one year post-Balakot operations as it had acquired weapons including air to air missiles and air to ground weapon systems such as the Spice 2000 bombs with greater destruction capabilities and Strum Ataka anti-tank guided missiles.

The Air Force was also the top spender among the three services in emergency powers given for the acquisition of weapons and spares in the aftermath of the Balakot aerial strikes.

The Air Force strength also received a major boost after the induction of its Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft squadron in southern India at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and is likely to get further strengthened with induction of another Tejas combat aircraft squadron in Sulur.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/in-major-restructuring-iaf-boosts-fighter-squadron-strength-by-20-per-cent-120013000515_1.html

 

[wali87]

So when is this new plan going to materialise?

"More than 2,000 air warriors and technicians

More Abhinandans?

 

[RescueRanger]

This is massive!

20% is just nothing less than a Total Revolution In AirWarfare!!!

We have nothing to answer this Transformation.... @StormBreaker Tejas are seeing steading increase in production and with rising Tejas operational units.... @Windjammer @DESERT FIGHTER @RescueRanger @PakSword @SIPRA

Are Indians preparing for Air Blitzkrieg?

Lets see it materialise.

 

[Windjammer]

This is massive!

20% is just nothing less than a Total Revolution In AirWarfare!!!

We have nothing to answer this Transformation.... @StormBreaker Tejas are seeing steading increase in production and with rising Tejas operational units.... @Windjammer @DESERT FIGHTER @RescueRanger @PakSword @SIPRA

Are Indians preparing for Air Blitzkrieg?

With over 300 SU-30s, MiG-29 and Mirage-2000 available, the Indians were crying out for Rafales, now if they get bombarded with Tejas....they will complain about the trailers not being aerodynamic.

 

[StormBreaker]

With over 300 SU-30s, MiG-29 and Mirage-2000 available, the Indians were crying out for Rafales, now if they get bombarded with Tejas....they will complain about the trailers not being aerodynamic.

Whatever, but 27 feb has given them a lesson that Airforce is the most critical arm of a strong military and it is the best line of offense and defense of a country.
They are trying to get it back to what they could have been had they maintained their machines and used brains.
We should gear up our numbers. If Super Sukhoi happens, MK1A (threat on papers), and already Rafale are coming with expected follow up order, We would be challenged by a huge force of Block 3/V level fighters with shitty pilots.

Thunder should be procured in 500+ numbers and V upgrades should be sought aggressively with More New as well as used F-16s even if we have to compromise somewhere to some extent with USA.
PN should create its own air arm on Faisal Base or Ormara (Best preferred) or Gwadar and operate Block 3 with supporting PAF’s AWACS and tanker along with procuring some 24 heavies.

 

[undercover JIX]

Why waste so much time and resources, just increase cow population and India will be protected from Internal and external threats.

Shart ye hai kay all equipment and personnel must bath min 3 times a day with .......

 

[AMRAAM]

In major restructuring, IAF boosts fighter squadron strength by 20 per cent

ANI

January 30, 2020

In a major restructuring to boost its war-fighting units, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has enhanced the strength of its combat aircraft squadrons by 20 per cent to help them prepare better for operational tasks.

"More than 2,000 air warriors and technicians have been provided to the fighter squadrons in the last few months. These personnel have been drawn from air headquarters and command headquarters where they were not performing technical duties," top IAF sources told ANI.

With more number of people available in the fighter squadrons, they would help in easing the workload on the existing personnel and also help in enhancing the safety in flying operations, they said.

The restructuring in the service is being monitored by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.

The number of people who have been taken out from headquarters and non-operational tasks is over 2,000.

Bhadauria took over as the Chief of Air Staff on October 1, last year.

Apart from restructuring in the headquarters, the Air Force has also implemented strict rules in appointment of support staff for flag officers in service.

The Indian Air Force has been strengthening its fighting capabilities in the last one year post-Balakot operations as it had acquired weapons including air to air missiles and air to ground weapon systems such as the Spice 2000 bombs with greater destruction capabilities and Strum Ataka anti-tank guided missiles.

The Air Force was also the top spender among the three services in emergency powers given for the acquisition of weapons and spares in the aftermath of the Balakot aerial strikes.

The Air Force strength also received a major boost after the induction of its Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft squadron in southern India at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and is likely to get further strengthened with induction of another Tejas combat aircraft squadron in Sulur.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/in-major-restructuring-iaf-boosts-fighter-squadron-strength-by-20-per-cent-120013000515_1.html

Feb 27 will haunt them for years!

 

[Ali_Baba]

Feb 27 will haunt them for years!

And they have realised their problems and they have the will and cash to fix their problems. Same, cannot be said for PAF where the replacement of F7s and Mirages is not happening quickly enough..