IAF commissions 'desi' video game to attract wannabe fighter pilots



Video games starring the air forces of foreign countries could soon lose favour with Indian youngsters, as the IAF has decided to launch its own 'desi' version of such aerial combat games to attract those who want to be fighter pilots.



The Indian Air Force recently issued a request for expressions of interest from mobile app developers to bring out new video games that will be compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems.



These games will allow gamers to upgrade to multi-player and play station versions. Besides these features, the air force wants these games to be integrated with social media.



The IAF hopes the game will help attract would-be fighter pilots

The IAF seeks to bring video games featuring Indian mock bases, aircraft, weapons and people, among other aspects. The games will have multiple aircraft and can be played at multi-levels.

The target is to attract youngsters above the age of 13 years, who comprise the bulk of gaming enthusiasts.

Defence officials said video games currently feature foreign characters and settings. The air force, therefore, decided to come up with its own set of video games through which it plans to reach out to the youth to inspire them to join the big league, they said.



Video games have emerged as a big industry abroad, but they are yet to come up in a big way in India.



