Future Combat Air System (FCAS) - France/Germany

[Rajput Lion]

All jets are upgraded, even the ones with other agencies. Other agencies have been assigned multiple MKIs already. DRDO has 2.

That's not the point. You are asking about one missing MKI from MoD's RFP and assuming that it was shot down last year which is completely wrong. No MKI was shot down last year and was our ONLY frontline jet that dodged all PL-15s & HQ-9s.

Regarding one missing MKI, you can search about SB-025 that is permanently stationed at ASTE in Bengaluru. It is not counted as part of active combat fleet as it's a permanent fixture there as part of our avionics test-bed.

 

[randomradio]

That's not the point. You are asking about one missing MKI from MoD's RFP and assuming that it was shot down last year which is completely wrong. No MKI was shot down last year and was our ONLY frontline jet that dodged all PL-15s & HQ-9s.

Regarding one missing MKI, you can search about SB-025 that is permanently stationed at ASTE in Bengaluru. It is not counted as part of active combat fleet as it's a permanent fixture there as part of our avionics test-bed.

That's one of the first jets to be upgraded. Once upgrades clear ASTE evaluations do all other MKIs get the same upgrade.

 

[Rajput Lion]

That's one of the first jets to be upgraded. Once upgrades clear ASTE evaluations do all other MKIs get the same upgrade.

Of course, 'cause it's "solely used for flight certification". That's the point. But it's not part of 258 active-combat fleet(as it is permamently stationed in ASTE ever since it was modified to carry air-launched BrahMos certification). Hence not mentioned in the RFP. The demand is of 300 Navigational anti-jam systems, remember and not just 258. The extra systems are ordered because you need them for flight-certification and attrition.

 

[randomradio]

Of course, 'cause it's "solely used for flight certification". That's the point. But it's not part of 258 active-combat fleet(as it is permamently stationed in ASTE ever since it was modified to carry air-launched BrahMos certification). Hence not mentioned in the RFP. The demand is of 300 Navigational anti-jam systems, remember and not just 258. The extra systems are ordered because you need them for flight-certification and attrition.

All jets are part of the fleet, even the ones requisitioned by others for R&D.

SU-30MKI: India floats RFP to upgrade 258 Su-30MKI fighters with anti-jamming navigation system | - The Times of India

Defence News: NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at strengthening the electronic warfare capabilities of the IAF's workhorse fighter jets, the defence ministry has issued a.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The IAF currently operates about 258 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft...

The upgrade is aimed at enhancing the capability and reach of the existing Su-30MKI...

This is basically a reveal of the actual numbers. There is no special jet placed outside the ownership of the IAF.