(a) whether the Government has taken steps to meet the gaps in mid-air refuelling capability of the Air Force, shortage of advanced warning platforms and upgrading air defence systems; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has taken steps to meet the gaps in mid-air refuelling capability of the Air Force, shortage of advanced warning platforms and upgrading air defence systems; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) & (b): The modernization of the Armed Forces is an on-going process and is executed in consonance with the roadmap laid down in the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) which specifies the capabilities need to acquire over a 15 year period considering the current capabilities of the Armed Forces, the emerging threats in the region and the prevailing technological environment. In this regard, Government is constantly reviewing the security environment and is taking steps to ensure that the IAF is fully equipped to meet the security challenges.
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