The Indian Air Force is working to establish an aerospace command to exploit space capabilities, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi said this week. The Times of India reported that Indian satellites, radars, communications systems, fighter aircraft, and helicopters would be integrated under the command. He did not commit to an exact time frame for setting up the aerospace command.
The Air Force is requesting about $141 million for initial enlistment bonuses in its fiscal 2026 budget, while Space Force wants $13 million.