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Rest about the choice as you stated regarding possible replacement, IMO, while looking at the developments and previous IAF Rafale Contract and to seek possible discount through Make In India, the ready product etc, seems like Rafale-M is strong contender or I would say, got the tender already. Opting F-35 Naval Version or SAAB would be like stretching the legs more than ever expected that can result in disaster of handling/maintenance.
While observing the language of Op/Article seems like it was a political and lobby hit to N-LCA,IMO.
I dont, Mark 2, the operational variant wouldn't be ready for IAC-1. This was the right move. Honestly, rather see Rafale M anyway.
However, I wont count N-Tejas out. It was the naval themself that picked this program up. They may very will use the platform later on.
Seems very apt for the delusions Indians ate suffering with, with JF17s, Babur 2 and 3 and Ababeel MIRV
Dude, Arihant is inducted with nuclear tipped SLBM right now. The second in the line is about to hit water soon, I know you guys ignore those threads, but get a clue.