The Committee was chaired by the Defence Secretary with the Vice Chief of Air Staff, Secretary (Defence Production), Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, DG Acquisition as members and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff as Member Secretary.

In the report, the IAF had listed priorities for addressing the shortfall in fighter jet numbers. The Committee has identified key thrust areas and made recommendations for implementation in the short, medium and long-term so as to achieve the desired capability enhancement goals of the lAF in an optimal manner. 

Source: PIB

The report underscores the need for impetus to enhance ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in the Aerospace domain with the private sector complementing the effort of DPSUs and DRDO. Raksha Mantri appreciated the work of the Committee and directed that the recommendations be followed up in a time bound manner. Indigenisation will be a key aspect, with significant involvement of the private sector to bring in efficiency and quickly ramp up capacities.