Air Chief Marshal: Over the Past Two to Three Years, Indian Air Force Successfully Indigenizes 60,000 Plus Components

Defense News ,India :-  Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari shared exciting news on Saturday, revealing that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully created more than 60,000 components internally within the last two to three years. Speaking at an event in the Bhonsala Military School in Nagpur, he emphasized the importance of self-reliance, stating that the Air Force cannot depend on foreign companies for the maintenance of its equipment.

Addressing concerns about locating a lost transport aircraft in the Bay of Bengal near Chennai, the Air Chief Marshal expressed gratitude for advancements in technology that enabled deep-sea exploration. He acknowledged the Ministry of Ocean and Earth Sciences for their support in discovering the wreckage after seven and a half years, bringing closure to a long-pending sad incident.

Providing insights into the indigenization of Base Repair Depots (BRDs), the IAF chief highlighted the open invitation to industries to collaborate with the Air Force. He mentioned that all BRDs and Air Force units have been made accessible for industries to contribute to the ongoing work. Stressing the need for self-sufficiency, he reinforced that the IAF has realized the significance of doing repair and maintenance activities in-house, reducing reliance on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).