Sri Lanka Air force New Acquisitions: An Update

[Luftwaffe]

Still skeptic either mig-29s or su-30 will end up in SLAF. Both can't enter service it will be a nightmare if the number of aircrafts/squadrons are increasing. The new upgraded mig-29 can be used for long range maritime patrols and ops. So strictly it is going to be either migs or su-30s, su-30 is pretty much customizable and like I said is a widely inducted platform IF SLAF wants better radar the new AESA being tested on SU-35 could be installed later on..wise choice would be go for su-30 get better help/training from China as well.

For the replacement of Kfirs/F-7s for interceptors role there is nothing better then JFTs in the market.

 

[Helikaon07]

The process is underway.though the navy is going for mig29k.dont know the difference between the 2 though.btw which uav's did slaf acquire??

mig 29k is the carrier born variant with new glass cockpit and HOTAS config, also has plumbing to carry out buddy refueling.

 

[Helikaon07]

In the future Indian Ocean will witness too much Aircraft Carriers.

Su-35BM will keep Sri Lanka Safe.

rofl by the time the SLAF has procured su35's (which cost 45-65 mill $ a pop) countries with stratergic interests in SL will have aquired their own 5th gen aircraft

 

[desioptimist]

I dont understand how acquiring latest fighters be priority for Sri Lanka. I think it should strengthen it's navy and coast guard. The money is better spent at training a better army.