MIG-21 retirement opened the gap of the Indian Air Force, the delivery of Tejas was delayed due to the biggest concern

A series of MIG-21 fighters, which have been serving in the Indian Air Force for more than 60 years, will retire in September this year. The history of this plane from Soviet origin, which played an important role from Kargil to Balakot Airiric, was very complicated. Despite playing an important role in different conflicts, this fighter jet was once called a flying coffin due to the ongoing hardware. Nevertheless, the Indian Air Force continued to avoid retiring MIG-21 for a long time due to a decrease in the purchase of foreign fighter jets and delay in the construction of India’s indigenous fighter jet-jet-tooj-1. India bought 700 MIG-21 aircraft from different variants. This includes Type-77, Type-96, Bis and Bison. According to the deadline, MIG-21 would be retired by 2022. That four squadrons of MIG-21 also retired between 2017 and 2024. Now that the retirement of MIG-21 is coming close, it is important to know which aircraft the aircraft have with the Indian Air Force and what is the strength of the existing squadrons? How many aircraft and squadron will be, will India be after September? And which planes are exceeding? How long does India plan to complete the shortage of these aircraft? Why is it delayed? What are the figures of the Indian Air Force aircraft compared to neighboring China and Pakistan? Let us know … How does India prepare to meet the lack of MIG-21? India has been preparing for the construction of Tejas Light Fighter Aircraft (LCA) over the past few years. The project was approved in 1983. The construction deadline was set in 1994. Due to many restrictions and problems with the offer, the project is constantly postponed. Currently, India employs only two squadrons of Tejas Mark-1. They also have a total of 38 jets. However, Tejas Mark-1 has some disadvantages that would be completed by the next version of Tejas, Mark-1a. In February 2021, the central government also submitted the contract for the establishment of Tejas MK-1A fighter aircraft at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It was then decided that by March 2024, India would get the first Tejas MK-1A. But now, even by mid-2025, India has not received any Tejas MK-1A. According to Hal, the main reason for the delay is the delay in obtaining the engine of GE-404 in general electricity. Hal currently has six Tejas MK-1A air frameworks, but the fighter aircraft is not prepared for the engine deficiency. GE also provided only one engine and said that he would provide 12 engines by March 2026. As a result, there is a possibility of delay in training pilots and bringing it into active service. What is the time limit for India to get chased now? According to reports, he set a time limit each year to supply 16 fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force. In this context, India would have had 83 aircraft, that is, four squadrons of Tejas Mark-1a, by 2029. Now, however, this timeframe has increased due to the delay in the construction of the aircraft. However, Hal aimed to start production at three more centers soon, including Nashik to supply fighter aircraft, so that Hal can supply 30 fighter aircraft to the air force at 2026. If possible, the first delivery of 83 fighter aircraft can be completed. After completing the project, it is aimed at completing the delivery of 97 and MK-1A is not available, but not Rs. India competes with China-Pakistan? Pakistan currently has about 450 fighter jets, causing its squadrons to be about 25. However, Pakistan will get 40 fifth generation of Sheenang J-35 fighter aircraft by the end of this year. In such a situation, not only is the number of squadrons expected to increase, but it will also have fifth -generation aircraft. According to Riports, China’s air force is currently stronger in Asia. China has a total of 66 squadrons, with about 1200 fighter jets. Many of these are J-20 of the fifth generation. On the other hand, preparations are also underway to include J-35 fighter jets in the service, which will increase the number of fighter jets near the Chinese Air Force. India quickly displays in raising the number of fighter jets and squadrons by Tejas MK-1A. However, India currently has no fifth -generation fighter aircraft. It received a proposal for F-35 from the US and Sukhoi-57 from Russia. However, the consideration of their purchase is still underway. On the other hand, India’s own fifth -generation fighter aircraft – the program to acquire advanced medium battles (AMCA) by 2035 part of the Indian Air Force.