Have you ever thought-about what the IAF is doing versus China in modernization? If you happen to truly list out all the areas India is investing in, it could be a pretty self explanatory learn. We are investing in tools which is fully capable of handling the two front risk. Why exactly do you assume the IAF is so insistent that the LCA MK-2 arrive, when even the operational MK-1 can beat the Bison handily in a number of respects, and the Bison has been very helpful in IAF operations. They know the situation.
If the purpose was fast induction and too many twin engine fighters would be a problem, they could additionally merely enhance the numbers of MMRCAs coming in from the wining country as nicely (2, or 3 squads instead of simply 1). additionally, the 83 quantity is just for the IAF, navy has expressed a separate commitment for 50 NLCA Mk2. As for the LCA programme I’ve supported it all the time and I have no need to criticise it, IMO IAF ought to have ordered extra LCA even if it is less capable because its our personal fighter. But what I do not need is blind … Read more