Can someone tell me the reason and as to what the solution can be, I am not really that good in investing I do have some investment but they are done by my sister.
It is the replacement for Mig 21, MMRCA is more for our ground operation and aerial superiority, which is crruently handled by two different aircrafts the MKI for air superiority with some ground support and the mirage and jags for ground support. MMRCA is suppose to bring the two into one...
Well I would say a second hand carrier for now would be ideal since PN would need to train a whole new generation of sailors not to mention new CBG and operating plans would have to be drawn. Also not to mention this will also severly contain PN budget which is already pretty meager.
Well then it sucks for them. Germany is still out there not to mention US is still pushing for the upgraded f/a-18 for navy and air force and also the f-35 so the ball is still in France's court they can either agree and also win the follow on order after the initial 36 or lose that either to US...
Correction we never delayed the deal it was France who went back on the original requirements for the deal for MMRCA so we are in no place to blame. There is a reason is to why Germany and Sweden are still pushing for the EF and Grippen.
It's not dragging if we don't get the proper integration setup now then 5 years down the line they would complain about not having resources to fund the integration process and charge on the same line as they charged for Mirage upgrade.
You do realize Sauids are partner in EF project why on earth would they fund Pakistan to buy a competitor plane. UAE and Quatar will buy most likely buy an aircraft that would work in conjunction with SA, since SA is more of a protectorate and the one that takes most of the major decisions.
Even if astra takes 5 years if you do not have proper integration setup then you will still be screwed these planes would serve us for the next two decades it is in our interest to get our missile setup option.
Let's be realistic here UAE and Quatar have much higher chance of buying EF typhoon because of Saudi influence. As for PAF they would be in more trouble getting the funds they have a higher chance buying Chinese twin engine than French. France has already lost majority of it major buyers like...
ME nations would never order the same numbers like India does the only nation in ME who has the need for large air force is SA and they are already using EF typhoon. France was and is still desperate to find a buyer since it is in direct competition to EF and the American f16 and f/a-18 or...
Not the best 4.5 gen. It is one of the best, the reason we refused others were because of price or lack of trust. If France want to play this game then fine we can also play it. We have options to buy other aircraft but France has no other buyer.