Indian Air Force says it needs more fighter aircraft citing increasing number of jets in Pakistan, Chinese Air Forces
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Citing the increasing number of fighter aircraft in the Chinese and Pakistan air forces, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday said it would need more combat aircraft to meet security challenges. "The environment around us remains hostile and there would be a requirement for 42 squadrons of fighter aircraft by the Indian Air Force. We have to see the case of China and Pakistan also," Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal Sandeep Singh said.