Dassault Rafale in Indian Air Force (5 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...

 

[shade2]

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

 

[shade2]

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.

 

[BON PLAN]

They announce this particular news since 2022 every year

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

Maybe the economic balance was not good with just 36 units, and best with 52 ?

 

[BON PLAN]

Looks like meteor wasn't even operational with IAF during Op Sindoor

= Bull Shit.

 

[shade2]

Maybe the economic balance was not good with just 36 units, and best with 52 ?

Nope we are facing a real drop in fighter jet squadrons because many planes are old and way past their retirement age.
Includes Jaguars, Mig29s and Mirages.

The Govt is a cheapskate here, the Airforce wanted Rafale onleee but because of the price the govt wasn't keen on a bulk purchase
Now since this is a dire situation the Govt is opening it's wallet.

Dassault/French govt is also reaching out with both hands with all these fuselage manufacturing, private jet FAL and other such deals popping up.

 

[BON PLAN]

Seeing this IMO IAF Rafale are yet to be integrated with Meteors there is no way French will integrate Meteors with IAF Rafales before their own most active Rafale Squadrons.

First french navy Rafale fire don't mean the missile was not integrated earlier.
The weapon system is absolutely the same between C, B, M variant.
Once A weapon is integrated on one, even NARANG refueling system more,dedicated to M, it is on all the Rafale fleet !

This try was to act what the french forces decides somes yars ago : to train more regularly the forces with high end systems, as ASTER, MICA, METEOR, ARTEMIS torpedo, EXOCET...
Another exemple : the synchone fire of 2 SCALP NAVAL from a frigate and a SSN on a same target some months ago. Somes years ago it was found far too costly.

 

[snakeeyes07]

= Bull Shit.

Then how is it still in the operationalization/testing phase with Germany and Italy as of early 2025?

Looks like they are still not FOC cleared with these 2 airforces.

Italian Typhoons Complete Second Meteor BVRAAM Testing Campaign in the UK

The Italian Air Force conducted a live firing campaign at the UK‘s Hebrides range, with Typhoons and F-35s involved. The Italian Air Force has announced

theaviationist.com

First Successful Firing of MBDA Meteor Missile From a German Eurofighter

First Successful Firing of MBDA Meteor Missile From a German Eurofighter

armyrecognition.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCySfFl3Tss