Well the 42 new MKI are supposed to be Brahmos (Air launched version) comparable hence the 5 year time line is acceptable.
Well the IAF has only herd about and got a few feelers on how good these fighters(MMRCA) are one they Induct these fighters and get a few years on operational experience...
Not sure about you but the British PM thinks his country's relationship with USA is SLAVISH:coffee:. I think his opinion counts for some thing:undecided::undecided:
$5.2 billion is cost of buying the radars + 2000 missiles
Add to that The IA new orders worth 2.8billion USD
So total 8billion
PA Expenditures
Budget $7.8 billion (ranked 23rd)