New Delhi, March 19 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to acquire a range of advanced weapon systems and platforms, including fighter aircraft, spy planes, radars, and other critical technologies in the upcoming financial year, with a focus on improving its capabilities for operations along the borders with China and Pakistan.

According to the Standing Committee report on defence, tabled in Parliament, the IAF's key planned acquisitions in 2025-26 include low-level radars, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Light Utility Helicopters (LUH), multirole helicopters, and the leasing of mid-air refuelling aircraft.

Additionally, the IAF plans to focus on the indigenous upgrade of its Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, Signal Intelligence ...