We do not have any reliable sources on the capabilities of the J-20. Even the Chinese officials don't talk much about the capabilities of their projects. So better to avoid these bogus claims as of now.
So claiming "Looolz J-20 iz ze besst rest suckzz...."
We could build an European 5th gen fighter with our European partners,but it would be a political nightmare,and everyone has different needs. (We saw it with the Eurofighter program and how France developed it's own instead.)
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In fact we consider that the future will be in unmanned aircrafts,that's why we are developing stealth UCAVs....
BTW,Rafale will continue to be upgraded with the best available which will enhance its capabilities. (the latest version is the F3.R)
The new F3R standard Rafale will include a new-generation laser targeting pod and major software changes. The upgrades will complement the enhanced Thales RBE2 active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar which will allow the aircraft to deploy the MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), along with improvements to the aircraft’s Thales SPECTRA self-defence system and Mode-5/Mode-S-compatible Identification Friend or Foe interrogator/transponder.
1 year later......
48 units were sold to two countries. (24 for Egypt,24 for Qatar,with an option for 16 more aircrafts.)
+ Ad the future Indian orders. (36 in the first time.)
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Many countries were interested in buying the aircraft,but most couldn't afford it.
Gripen NG isn't even in service and the only country that bought it is Brazil at 36 units. (Given the current economic situation of Brazil,i doubt they'll buy more in the near future.)
You do know that India is buying the best from the most important (Russians,Americans,Europeans) Defence companies ?
In fact,everyone wants its share in the indian market.
@Abingdonboy @PARIKRAMA @anant_s @Aminroop @dadeechi @proud_indian @AUSTERLITZ
Amazing how some
haters/jealous can make such BS claims.