Russian Mid-Air Refuelers To Strengthen India’s Aircraft Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to bolster its mid-air refuelling capabilities with the potential acquisition of Russian mid-air refuelers, specifically the Il-78M-90A (Il-476).This enhancement is significant given India’s long-standing familiarity with Russian defence equipment, which includes a substantial fleet of Russian-origin fighter jets like the Su-30MKI.The IAF currently operates six
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to bolster its mid-air refuelling capabilities with the potential acquisition of Russian mid-air refuelers, specifically the Il-78M-90A (Il-476).This enhancement is significant given India’s long-standing familiarity with Russian defence equipment, which includes a substantial fleet of Russian-origin fighter jets like the Su-30MKI.The IAF currently operates six
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