There is no video of his speech so how come you came to conclusion that he didn't speak about MK2 , Delhi defence tweeted a while back that he did speak about MK2 so stop rumormongering
when CDS told you this?
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Looks like it will be RafaleAs per this article what i understood is IAF wants more than 36 rafale . It wants 114 rafale under make in india
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari Tuesday strongly pitched for 114 Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), under the Make in India initiative, rather than opting for another 36 Rafale fighter jets
The new IAF chief also said that the Service is looking at having 5th generation and even 6th generation technology on board the MRFA in terms of modern weapons and Artificial Intelligence.
Sources in the defence and security establishment said that Rafale is likely to be the front runner even if the MRFA competition is held because the IAF is not looking at having multiple types of aircraft.
They said that a final decision would be taken by the government on whether to go in for a direct deal with the French or go with the IAF’s plan with competition for MRFA.
Sources have said that the timeline for the MRFA competition will be much shorter than the one for Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), since a majority of the aircraft in contention have already undergone various trials in the past.
New IAF chief looks beyond 36 additional Rafale jets, wants 114 multi role fighter aircraft
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari also said first unit of S-400 air defence system would be delivered this year but it doesn’t mean force can cut down on fighter requirement.
Make in India- JV with Reliance in place already for a factory near Nagpur. Check
brah,
Looking for 5th and 6th generation technology in 4th generation jet.
Pahle din hi hasa hasa ke maar dega ye chief. Lagta chief banne se pahle hi payment aa gayi hai......
and why do you think so ??Even if you buy 500 Rafale/F-35/J-20 for the united nations Air force still demand of 114 MRCA will be there. this 114 number has been embedded inside their brain.
It seems the New chief is battle harden in kickback deals. I can see many Dallas are active on different defence forums.
Welcome chief
It's nothing depressing, man. IAF is getting what it needs. ACM cannot hold back with 25-30 squadrons of outdated Mig 21s, Mig 29s, and Mirages while aiming to contain China. And HAL suddenly won't start churning out Tejas Mk2, TEDBF, and AMCA all in tandem(let them deliver at least one first). They are just being realists, that's it. China despite its industrial-scale espionage, much bigger industrial complex, and a clear vision decades ahead, needs to import Su35 and Ka52, there is no reason we should feel ashamed. You get what is best, and keep developing indigenous and build some redundancies in the system. ACM is not a fanboy, he gotta do what he gotta do. He is not scuttling any desi project, he is simply stating the requirement in light of our capabilities and the challenges.
Okay if he wants more rafales but just 36 more that is 72 planes .As per this article what i understood is IAF wants more than 36 rafale . It wants 114 rafale under make in india
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari Tuesday strongly pitched for 114 Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), under the Make in India initiative, rather than opting for another 36 Rafale fighter jets
The new IAF chief also said that the Service is looking at having 5th generation and even 6th generation technology on board the MRFA in terms of modern weapons and Artificial Intelligence.
Sources in the defence and security establishment said that Rafale is likely to be the front runner even if the MRFA competition is held because the IAF is not looking at having multiple types of aircraft.
They said that a final decision would be taken by the government on whether to go in for a direct deal with the French or go with the IAF’s plan with competition for MRFA.
Sources have said that the timeline for the MRFA competition will be much shorter than the one for Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), since a majority of the aircraft in contention have already undergone various trials in the past.
New IAF chief looks beyond 36 additional Rafale jets, wants 114 multi role fighter aircraft
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari also said first unit of S-400 air defence system would be delivered this year but it doesn’t mean force can cut down on fighter requirement.
Take a stroll in the fresh air, man. Now you are just reeling.Even if you buy 500 Rafale/F-35/J-20 for the united nations Air force still demand of 114 MRCA will be there. this 114 number has been embedded inside their brain.
It seems the New chief is battle harden in kickback deals. I can see many Dallas are active on different defence forums.
Welcome chief
You are beating a dead horse here, no mig 25 or mig 35 will come .
I understand your frustration but neither kaveri is ready nor is the new engine to power amca ready .Let me help you,
Rafale_F1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 developed in 3021 but unfortunetly it doest not incorporte 5th and 6th generation technologies beacause it is simply impossible. this is just PR stunt by france which you and United nations AF chief is taking seriously
They don't have the budget for 114 Rafales.
Better wait for tejas mk 1a then instead of mig 35 and fall in another russkie trap
Brother! Kaveri or Uttam none is Armed forces business, their job is to give requirement. They have no job to even comment on whether the product will come under Make in India initiative or Of the shelf. Whenever they use these words, they actually talking dallals languages.
Rafales EW is far more advanced. Read between the lines. When the iaf says 5th gen tech, they essentially are narrowing specifications for rafale. Rafales specs are far closer to a raptor than the F15EX. F15EX is more comparable and obviously more powerful than a sukhoi,typhoon or any other heavy fighter that fights at high altitudes and is comparable to a powerful weapons truck for air to air.
