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For more than two decades, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor have covered wars, national and international security - on land, at sea and from the air. Together, Som and Aroor, two of India's most credible Editors come together for an unmissable weekly podcast - Ctrl+Alt+Defence - a no-holds barred conversation between two of India's leading experts on critical themes that define India's security
IAF Tanker Quest, 25 Years Of 'Any Day Now' | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 32
Update on : Jan 10, 2026 18:00 (IST)
Episode 32 of #CtrlAltDefence Drops!
Topic: The IAF’s Tanker Woes
• 2003: First IL-78 arrives
• 2009–2018: Multiple tenders, multiple cancellations
• 2025: Finally leases a KC-135 (but only for training, no combat)
• 2026: Boeing 767 deal 'expected soon'
25 years of 'coming soon' vibes. Fingers crossed!
• 2009–2018: Multiple tenders, multiple cancellations
• 2025: Finally leases a KC-135 (but only for training, no combat)
• 2026: Boeing 767 deal 'expected soon'
