Shortage of Fighter Aircraft The Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipped to cater for the threat environment that exists and is ready to meet the role assigned to it. Operational preparedness of IAF is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception. Further, augmentation of capabilities of IAF including its modernisation and acquisition is a dynamic and continuous process. No agreement has been signed with any country for the procurement / purchase of fighter aircraft. No agreement has been signed with Russia for procurement of fighter aircraft equipped with stealth technology. However, an Inter-Governmental agreement has been signed with Russian Federation for design, development, production etc. of a Prospective Multi Role Fighter Aircraft. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Jitendra Chaudhury and others in Lok Sabha today. DM/NAMPI/RAJ ?
