Ankit Kumar 002
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At this point it is clear the most logical and simple solution is emerging as the most viable/likely outcome- no 2nd single engine fighter (for god's sake why would one be required now the LCA is in servFurthermnd the Rafale MII.
Notice how none of the propoganda centres on a the twin-engined MII requirement as Dassualt have all but tied that up. Where is the news of the Super Hornet production line shifting to India? Is the dearth of such coverge because Dassualt are the only OEM (despite what SAB or OEM may claim) to have been allowed to progress a MII offer by the MoD?
For some reason SAAB and LM think they can arm-twist this GoI into killing off India's homegrown single engine fighter project all through the ruse of promoting "Make in India"- how ironic!
+ @Ankit Kumar 002 no new Russian jet deal is on the horizon with India beyond the FGFA. The MKI is already being produced in India in massive numbers (that will be increased yet further in the coming years) but India is more than aware of the hazards associated with dealing with the Russians and how deceptive the "cost" of their products can be.
I mentioned Super Hornet because the first time this years LM started making noises about F16, just a couple of days ago Boeing had actually met with a Indian representation comprising of MoD officials . Something which I think LM hasn't done till now.Further a month ago , a Hindustan Times article did quoted Parikkar saying " We are reviewing the needs of IAF and if needed for IAF and India's domestic Aero space industry , we will not shy from tieing up with a willing foreign supplier " , and all LM and SAAB started making noises over it , ignoring the next line which he said the same time " To tie up with a foreign supplier for Medium weight " TWIN" Engine Aircraft ".
Mentioned the Russians as many have hinted that follow on of Su30MKI may sometime down the line lead to Su35 to.
All I will say is I will be quite happy till it is
1. Upgraded Su30MKI
2. Rafales
3. Tejas
4. FGFA/PMF
5Th option if the above are not available to satisfy the need to replace near 250 Mig21/27 over next 5 years.