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Bigger (cheaper) deal + mass local production, less fighter types, better logistics - Rafale would've been best. But without a (reasonably priced) wing solution - only option is TEDBF. Navy doesn't want the MiG's.

Hmm, Rafale looks like the best choice (was my original choice as well) - thought it doesn't offer a Growler package like F-18. Other problem is, the F-18 has at least demonstrated a ski-jump and has folding wings. The Rafale M hasn't shown either of those two things. This would be a...

We're definitely going to buy a foreign MMRCA for the Navy though? For a while it was being said that due to fund crunch + IAC 2's delay + issues w/ F-18 and Rafale fitting on Vikky + development of TEDBF - we may wait for an indigenous solution instead.

At a time when we're fighting tooth and nail to increase squadron numbers it would be foolish and wasteful to get rid of the MiG's - even with their alleged engine/maintenance issues. If the Navy doesn't want them for carriers - they should either be transferred to coastal airbases or the...