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After all those troubles with Russian jets, India is still interested in buying more Russian fighter aircrafts?
Indians don't have any other option as their pilots are trained only on the Russian fighters.
I thought India was buying Rafale? I mean if Indian pilots were trained to fly with a Mirage, they could operate more Rafale. Also, I believe Lockheed Martin has offered F-16V to Indian Air Force, including training and technical support. Why doesn't India take that offer? It is mind-boggling that India sticks with Russian fighter jets when obviously they have options.
Lockheed has offered it's F-35B VTOL for 4 Indian LHDs of Indian navy because they are scared that they will loose the market to Boeing.US has not offered them to India.
I've been meaning to ask(if u can disclose such info)...and I guess this thread is good enough bcuz the topic includes IAF and Russian jets...
...u had mentioned earlier about reports trickling in of a damaged Su30 MKI that managed to make it to base(during Feb 2019 events). Any updates?
I've been meaning to ask(if u can disclose such info)...and I guess this thread is good enough bcuz the topic includes IAF and Russian jets...
...u had mentioned earlier about reports trickling in of a damaged Su30 MKI that managed to make it to base(during Feb 2019 events). Any updates?
@dbc -
I believe - everything India tried to indulge China has come to a naught.
Cold War is not played in India's borders....so, India could afford to be "non-aligned".....but now there is no chance.
After all this ends - I believe (my guess) India will start buying more and more weapons from USA [while being careful]. To fill up the squadron strengths, I think India will look for cheaper imports possible F-16 [assuming F-16 is relatively cheaper].....
Indian economy must pick-up
Sukhois to keep the HAL babus happy (showing my frustration)......not sure about MIG-29, maybe they are way cheaper......