Big LOL there mate! It's worse than that.
The Su-57 won't be exported for a few years yet
and the Indians want a re-worked version as with
the MKI, the definition of which isn't frozen today.
As an export offering, the FC-31 stands alone.
Good day to you, Tay.
Sir, sorry to differ from your point but as soon as Pak even goes for a contract regarding FC-31, India may start induction of 5th gen Jets at earliest as they are not limited in options even may go for F35 if start production of F16 block70 in India. Big market, big opportunities. Even now IAF not only has edge in case of numbers but also in quality.
We require serious threat analysis. India has improved operational readiness of 200+Sukhois by c rash program of storing spares at huge level and intends to improve operational readiness in next 1-2 Years up to 70%+ of fleet. Jaguars being upgraded with AESA and other tech. Mig 29 Ks in naval role already capable. Rafael induction from 2019 and prospective production of F16 block70 or Grippen NG. Capable low to high level Radars coverage with capable SAMs along with near future induction of S400. HOBS WVRs and BVRs of next gen.
What Pak has.
Only start of JF17 block 3 proposed induction from 2018-19.
So far no plans to get next gen BVRs or HOBs WVRs. ( Perhaps SD10b or PL-15s and PL10s with JF 17 next block.).
A generation behind AMRAAM120 C-5 and PL9s though capable but older.
Old low level Radars and whole network prone to jamming as done/claimed to be done by NATO during OBL operation.
Virtually no high altitude SAM only few batteries perhaps functional of HQ2b. Limited induction of medium/Low level SAMs.
No chance of up gradation of F16s and also sanction prone. Further we may not go for their sale in same way as US has blocked sale of old F16s to Pak by Jordan.
200+ jets to be replaced. Passed their useful life.