Dassault Rafale in Indian Air Force (4 Viewers)

[FalconSlayers]

Trying too hard for 114 Rafale order with Rafale MRO in Noida, M88 MRO in Hyderabad, Rafale fuselage plant in Hyderabad, Falcon 2000 final assembly line in Nagpur...

 

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Trying too hard for 114 Rafale order with Rafale MRO in Noida, M88 MRO in Hyderabad, Rafale fuselage plant in Hyderabad, Falcon 2000 final assembly line in Nagpur...
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They announce this particular news since 2022 every year

I think this time however they are serious about grabbing the contract

 

[Tumba]

They announce this particular news since 2022 every year

I think this time however they are serious about grabbing the contract

See how much similar they r

Like every few years DRDO talks abt LCA MK2, AMCA and Kaveri

 

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See how much similar they r

Like every few years DRDO talks abt LCA MK2, AMCA and Kaveri

HAL nor anyone else has never done drama over building a facility/assembly line

They are saying muh Safran MRO in Hyderabad by 2025 since 2022 atleast

Safran MRO to take wing by 2025

Plan is to handle Rafale engines too

www.thehindu.com

This facility may already be active but kya pata.

I feel there's some babu behind this who is insisting on these baguette weasels to fulfill their promises before we sign any contract, otherwise we get scammed again like the 36 jet's "offsets" not being fulfilled.

 

[Noob_Saibot]

You have to consider IAF doctrine for that. MKI isn’t front line jet or interceptor in IAF inventory to get involved in a dog fight. MKi is used in ( A2G) role to bomb the shit out of enemies and tactics of IAF for MKI is to dodge any in coming missiles staying far from BVR missile ranges. Astra is agile missile integrated to MKI but not preferred or employable unless IAF tweaks tactics and pits MKI directly against enemy fighters in A2A role.

What IS the frontline interceptor then?
I always thought the MKI was the main air superiority fighter?

 

[Gandaberunda]

What IS the frontline interceptor then?
I always thought the MKI was the main air superiority fighter?

Might 21 is the interceptor ( abinanadan in 2019) 2 squadrons still remain now its role is taken over by Tejas MK1.
If any air skirmishes Tejas will be scrambled first followed by Rafales/ Su30 / MiG 29 UPG subject to availability of fighters in the airbase. Since Tejas isn’t inducted in numbers and Mig21 is retired Su 30 MKI is temporary deployed to fill the role in forward airbases.