Only 20 will be made to MK1 specs. Next 100 based on SoP-18 Tejas will have AESA radar, air-to air refuelling system, Self-Protection Jammer (SPJ) under the Fighter’s wing and better layout of internal systems to make the fighter easier to maintain.
I don't see any point in buying Javelin when the effective range is similar to current NAG. NAG failed in user trails only when army tested it for extended ranges during the peak heats of rajasthan forcing DRDO to develop new seeker and they also changes the specs of NAMICA at the last momemt...
NEW DELHI: An India-France proposed joint venture expected to be worth around Rs 30,000 crore to develop short range air defence missiles seems to have run into rough weather as Indian Air Force feels that its requirements could be met by indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile weapon system...