There is another perspective, F-16s fired from away by decreasing chances of hit but as a defensive tactics so that the invading jets can come back as MKIs will first try loosing the incoming missiles. Since the number of jets from Pak side is more, they immediately scrambled Bisons to support...
They were invited by Malay authorities and they are considering it along with others.
btw..JF-17 not supposed to go as per the earlier reports. Good that they too participating.
The interceptor missile does not need to have the same or excess speed than the attacking missile.
It was once best explained by @gambit in a thread in Brahmos Vs Barak 8 scenario.
What people miss about Indian Navy statement is that LCA is not compatible with Navy Plans 'in its current state', which means LCA mk-1 or MKiA with under powered engine. They may be interested in MK2 (if it happens).
As you said is right, that Mk1A production line will be active till 2025...
They have a head roaming freely, sending terrorists across the border. Cant they be stopped if there is a will?
yes you can. They arent working like drug cartels in S.America.
Its is your people and you should control them or able to control them.Else it is just like Libiya or Yeman that the govt. does not have writ on its territories,