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Reacting to the Recent Media reports in Russia Media that India might Re-float MMRCA Tender , a Senior Serving Air force official told idrw.org that ” There has been no ill-regulatories that has been found in selection Process of the L1 Bidder and winner of the Tender and there is no question of re-tender “
Adding fuel to the fire to the recent Russian media reports was when German minister claimed MMRCA tender is still not a closed chapter . leading to speculation in the defence circle , but one sources close to idrw.org have told us that talks are progressing well with French aircraft manufacturer Dassault and contract will be signed within next six months period and MOD and IAF are in same page on this matter .
Another reputed source told idrw.org that “There has been no backdoor level talks going on with any losing competitor ” and went on to remind us that Russian offer of Mig-35 had failed in Technical evaluation level and failed miserably to be even considered as an option if talks with Dassault fails for any reason. next choice will be European EADS ( Eurofighter ) but we are not talking to them on this matter yet .
Dassault already completed talks with possible Indian suppliers to meet the offset requirements set by the GOI, and after the contract is signed Indian air force will be sending batches of fighter Pilots to France for Training and many of the pilots will come from Mirage 2000H squadron fleet to reduce conversion training Period . if contract is signed accordingly then the first Rafale is expected in end of 2014 .
India will not Refloat MMRCA Tender : Official | idrw.org