Defence Secretary Presents IAF Capability Enhancement Report to Raksha Mantri

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the Empowered Committee’s report on Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in the national capital today. The report outlines key thrust areas and strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening the IAF’s operational capabilities over the short, medium, and long term.

The Committee has proposed a roadmap for achieving the IAF’s capability enhancement goals, focusing on modernizing combat readiness, advancing technology, and optimizing resource allocation. It also highlights the importance of self-reliance (‘Aatmanirbharta’) in the aerospace sector, emphasizing the role of private industry alongside Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in boosting indigenous production.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh commended the Committee’s efforts and directed that the recommendations be implemented in a time-bound manner to ensure swift progress.

The Empowered Committee was constituted under Rajnath Singh’s directives to comprehensively assess the IAF’s future needs and formulate a clear action plan. It was chaired by the Defence Secretary and included Vice Chief of Air Staff, Secretary (Defence Production), Secretary (Department of Defence R&D) and DRDO Chairman, DG Acquisition, and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff as Member Secretary.