Waaaay too high numbers and why on earth do we need so many Mi 28 / Apaches, when we get LCH and already induct Rudras? Apaches have certain advantages, but that makes them basically more facourable for special or command missions, while Rudra and LCH will be cheaper but as capable in the fire support and anti tank roles in higher numbers, but more cost-effective.
It is wrong to simply say move all helicopters to IA aviation, because their aim should only be transporting troops and supporting them. Therefor Mi 17s, Rudras and LCHs should be under their control, while the transport of equipment, or other heavier loads should remain under IAF control, be it with their fixed wing fleet, or with heavy lift helicopters, that also jointly will be used in disaster relief roles.
Similarly, I do think that IAF should have control over the Apaches (that most likely wins the competition), because in any offensive action with combat helicopters, maybe also jointly with other IAF fighters, these most capable combat helicopters would be the prime choice, while in IA they have mainly escort and protection roles, jointly with IA ground forces.
So one has to point out clearly, in which roles IA aviation would be better suited with Mi 17s and combat helicopters and in which roles IAF still remains the better choice. If that is done and we can fix the ego problems of the forces, we could change the doctrine, but MoD does not seem to get inbetween them and IAF clearly don't want to lose their edge
Wrt CAS, we don't need A10 like fighters anymore, because the future is unmanned! With armed fixed and rotary drones we don't need dedicated manned fighters in this role anymore, because they can stay longer above the battlefield, can carry good weapon loads too. The more capable unmanned aircrafts will be, the more roles will be taken over by them and IAF should get a higher focus on that, instead of adding another type of fighter.
