The controversy has now turned into a theatre of the absurd. It's utterly vacuous and unwarranted.
India's low budget for the armed forces should not be allowed to handicap our first-rate war fighters.
They are responsible for safeguarding the country and must be allowed to decide on the weaponry and equipment they need.
Let's not give up on the single-engine fighter aircraft but let us also give our air warriors what they want.
It has been almost five decades since HF-24 Marut, the last homemade aircraft, entered the Indian Air Force.
Showcasing big 'Make in India' push, the Light Combat Aircraft's 'Flying Daggers' squadron will be stationed in Bangalore.
The fighter aircraft may not be the best, but is the best we can afford.
The minister has articulated well meaning intentions of shedding inhibitions, but translation of these objectives on the ground has remained elusive.
Indigenous sourcing of military equipment gives strategic depth and autonomy to a nation.
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The Indian Air Force faces a future with the shortfall expected to rise to around 450 fighter aircraft.
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