Jaguars were introduced in the late 60's, 68 or 70's i am guessing, and at that time, even the brits or the french were hesitant in to induct this aircraft in larger numbers. Even to IAF it was a second choice, the first being the SAAB viggen whose export was blocked by US at that time. mid 70's to mid 80's was a a very interesting time frame, TEEN series had two multirole and two air superiority fighters, Russians had their mig 29 under wraps, and India was not sure if it wanted to invest anymore in in the 27's 23's as it saw the generation progressing from 3rd to 4th. There were rumors of soviets might give the 29's but back then they were notorious is exporting diluted versions, India needed a reliable strike aircraft, and viggen was the prime option, Jaguar was the next best thing available at that time. In restrospect, I should take retract my comment, I should have said Jagaur was a mistimed product, And according to the doctrine of the day in the immediate theater, It worked.