Why Is India’s TEJAS Fighter Jet Program Lagging?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing an acute fighter aircraft shortage, with only 29 active squadrons against the required strength of 42. This gap is set to worsen with the retirement of two MiG-21 squadrons this month, leaving the IAF in urgent need of nearly 250 aircraft to maintain credible operational readiness, particularly as China and Pakistan continue to expand and modernise their air
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing an acute fighter aircraft shortage, with only 29 active squadrons against the required strength of 42. This gap is set to worsen with the retirement of two MiG-21 squadrons this month, leaving the IAF in urgent need of nearly 250 aircraft to maintain credible operational readiness, particularly as China and Pakistan continue to expand and modernise their air
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