Every
Indian Air Force Equipment has a specified life. Once the life term is
complete, the equipment is considered obsolete. The IAF is continuously
modernizing its fleet of equipment by phasing out the obsolete equipment
upgrading/extending the life of equipment (where technically feasible) and
procuring new equipment.
It is not
in the interest of the security of the country to divulge information on
existing number of Aircraft & other equipment along with their year of
induction.
The Armed
Forces are fully prepared to meet the emerging security challenges.
Obsolete
equipment like MiG-23, MiG-25 and Canberra Aircraft have
been phased out. Existing fighters like MiG-27, MiG-29, Jaguar, Mirage 2000,
Su-30 MKI, transport aircraft like AN-32 and various helicopters are being
upgraded in a phased manner. Also various fighters, transport aircraft,
helicopters, radars and missile systems are being procured in a phased manner
to meet the requirements of Armed Forces.
To mitigate
the shortage of officers in the Air Force, the IAF is undertaking a series of
steps including conduct of Fast track selection in various universities,
re-introduction of University Entry Scheme for Aeronautical Engineering Branch,
advertisements in Print & Electronic Media and publication of recruitment
and career related articles and encouragement to NCC Cadets to join IAF.
The
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in consultation
with the Service Headquarters formulates the 15 year Long Term Integrated
Perspective Plan (LTIPP), the 5 year Defence Plans
and the Annual Acquisition plans for the Armed Forces based on threat
perception and operational challenges. The LTIPP 2002-2017 is under
implementation.
The
allocation of funds under capital procurement is based on the requirement of the
Armed Forces. A statement detailing funds under capital outlay meant for
modernization of the armed forces earmarked/expenditure incurred during the
last three years is given below.
Capital Acquisition
Allocation & Expenditure for the Armed Forces for last three years:
(Rupees in crores)
|
Year
|
|
Army
|
Navy*
|
Air Force
|
|
2007-2008
|
Budget Estimates
|
6937.20
|
9980.74
|
15908.86
|
|
|
Revised Estimates
|
6224.20
|
8552.19
|
13333.62
|
|
|
Expenditure
|
6695.53
|
8566.63
|
12641.26
|
|
2008-2009
|
Budget Estimates
|
7607.67
|
11593.68
|
18281.42
|
|
|
Revised Estimates
|
5740.03
|
8765.78
|
16108.83
|
|
|
Expenditure
|
5379.90
|
8959.53
|
15660.99
|
|
2009-2010
|
Budget Estimates
|
9821.07
|
11732.01
|
18814.64
|
|
|
Revised Estimates
|
6254.35
|
11386.34
|
17506.19
|
|
|
Expenditure
|
8159.88
|
12829.51
|
17437.61
|
*includes joint staff
This information was
given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written
reply to
Dr. M Jagannath andothers in Lok Sabha today.
samir/MMB