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Weapons likeImports are not immediate solution either. Because those too take their sweet time. We have to improve our air defences. This is the reason why Bhaduria ji was saying buying 5th gen jet isn't the solution to this problem.

BDL & BEL annual production rate for most missiles are in 2 digits that too on the lower end. They should be in 3 digits at-least.
More Scalp, ROCKS, Rampage can be imported. I think the only partner that can help us in a manner similar to how China is helping Pakistan, is Israel.
If a platform needs to be imported then I think it should be 2 squadrons of F35A with AIM120C8 & AARGM-ER via FMS route. Even if they are not reasonably integrated into IAF ecosystem, these working by themselves could deter Chinese & Pakistan until AMCA comes online. Maybe the deliveries can get expedited too, as it directly affects USA. Because if new Chinese weapons perform well during next IAF-PAF clash then China will gain experience and confidence to initiate action on Taiwan. Also, it might keep India quiet during a potential Taiwan war. Otherwise even coercive mobilization by Indian forces could tie down quite a bit of Chinese resources.
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