In a candid assessment of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) training capabilities, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has acknowledged media reports highlighting delays in the delivery of the indigenous Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) basic trainer aircraft, attributing the setback primarily to supply chain disruptions in engine procurement. Speaking at a IAF's Annual Presser, the IAF chief confirmed that the much-anticipated aircraft will not arrive this fiscal year, with initial inductions now slated for early 2026.The HTT-40, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under a ?6,828-crore contract for 70 units signed in 2023, was originally expected to bolster the IAF's aging fleet of basic trainers starting late 2025.