Aircraft
Antonov Struggles To Complete Indian An-32 Upgrade
Ukraine's conflict with Russia has halted the supply of components built there.
An Indian Air Force An-32 on final approach (Photo: Antonov)
An Indian Air Force An-32 on final approach (Photo: Antonov)

An upgrade to the large fleet of Antonov An-32 military transports operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) has run into trouble, because Ukraine’s ongoing territorial dispute with Russia has disrupted the type’s supply chain. The IAF has acknowledged that there have been delays due to the non-availability of components. A contract with Antonov signed in 2009 called for 40 aircraft to be upgraded in Ukraine, with the remaining 65 to be done in India under Ukrainian observation and instruction.