在中国紧张局势不断加剧的情况下,印度空军有31个中队,低于授权的42个中队。 Indian Air Force operates 31 squadrons, below authorized 42, amid rising China tensions.

印度空军目前只有31个中队,远远低于其核定的42人兵力,与中国的紧张局势日益加剧。 The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates only 31 squadrons, well below its authorized strength of 42, amid rising tensions with China. 这是1965年以来人数最少的,原因是过时的飞机退休后没有适当更换。 This marks the lowest number since 1965, attributed to the retirement of outdated aircraft without adequate replacements. 空军首席元帅Amar Preet Singh强调,迫切需要新的多功能战斗人员和加速生产本地飞机,以提高能力,保持战备状态。 Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasized the urgent need for new multi-role fighters and accelerated production of indigenous aircraft to enhance capabilities and maintain operational readiness.