Israel likely to supply Rs 8,000 cr refuelling aircraft fleet to Indian Air Force

Israel likely to supply Rs 8,000 cr refuelling aircraft fleet to Indian Air Force

New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to finalising a deal worth about Rs 8,000 crore with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to boost its mid-air refuelling capacity, according to a report by ANI. Under the proposal, the Israeli government-owned firm would convert six pre-owned Boeing 767 passenger planes into aerial tankers before delivering them to the IAF. IAI emerged as the sole qualified bidder after other competitors, including Russian…

IAF to Get Six New Mid-Air Refuellers in ₹8,000-Cr Game-Changer Deal

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to get six new mid-air refueling aircraft, which will give major boost to its air power. These planes will be built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of a new India-Israel partnership. The deal is expected to cost around Rs. 8,000 crore. For the past 15 years, the IAF has been trying to replace its old refueling aircraft. Currently, the Air Force operates six IL-78MKI tanker planes that were bought fr…