Indian Air Force News and Discussions ll

[Gregor Clegane]

Nope, its a recent article, and if anything if old, current figure are probably much worse as Hawk fleet ages and of curse pilot numbers decrease further

The article is recent but it itself states the figures it is giving are from 2021 report.

 

[Gregor Clegane]

Wow, state of IAF much worse then we thought. Lets see Indians try and spin this....
Be very surprised now if the SU-30 is even near 50% serviceability

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-30/indian-air-force-seeks-local-makers-as-wars-disrupt-supplies

You just made these numbers up

Nowhere does this article states that serviceability is reduced.

 

[Yasser76]

You just made these numbers up

Nowhere does this article states that serviceability is reduced.

"severe supply chain issues causing disruption" , what is your interpretation of that, that serviceability has improved? Love the cope by the way....

 

[Yasser76]

The article is recent but it itself states the figures it is giving are from 2021 report.

HAL officials had stated as recently as 2025 that the type was maintaining a 70% serviceability rate.

Let me know if you can read English

 

[Musings]

You just made these numbers up

Nowhere does this article states that serviceability is reduced.

Bit like you making this account up. Decide whether you want to continue using this one or assault rifle.
The obsession is deep

 

[Gregor Clegane]

HAL officials had stated as recently as 2025 that the type was maintaining a 70% serviceability rate.

Let me know if you can read English

I am talking about pilots number.

Anyways 70% is acceptable serviceability rate for trainers.

USAF T-38 trainers has serviecabilty rate of 55%.

Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief

As budget cuts loom, U.S. Air Force leaders lament a fleet in which all aircraft types don't pass muster.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Gregor Clegane]

"severe supply chain issues causing disruption" , what is your interpretation of that, that serviceability has improved? Love the cope by the way....

Yes with indigenization of many components serviceability has improved.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Wow, state of IAF much worse then we thought. Lets see Indians try and spin this....
Be very surprised now if the SU-30 is even near 50% serviceability

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-30/indian-air-force-seeks-local-makers-as-wars-disrupt-supplies

Especially now that Russia is cut off from the Western supply chain even for the nominal ICs and precision equipment, the Chinese ICs must be their only option. I am pretty sure China has a say on the end users conditions....

 

[indo17787]

India begins efforts to join French-led sixth-generation fighter jet programme​

India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS - The Times of India

News News: NEW DELHI: The Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter aircraft program.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

[Imran S]

Now Pakistan air force inventory
F 15 = 250
Eurofighter = 100+ 50
F 16 = 400
JF 17= 250
J 10 C= 36
Kaan = 20
C 17 = 120
Drones=
Helicopters
Trainer jets
AEW&C=