We don't need to . If faster induction to make up depleting squadrons is the name of the game , go with what is there not what will come in a few years . Later one can upgrade all one wants .
Please explain in some detail
That is the Difference between F 4 Rafale and Upgraded SU 30
The Mirage upgrade was Technologically at par with SU 30 that we make at HAL
So our HAL engineers could adapt and learn
But Rafale technologies are at present just the stuff of Dreams for our People
You damage something , who will pay the bill
There are only 36 very Precious
Gold plated Rafales
Not evident.
Mki's future is to be bomb truck like the f-15EX or the su-34. The RCS is just too much of a weakness especially against the Chinese.
The DRAL facilities did not exist when the contracts were signed.
The UAE have not yet paid their first installment. As long as it hasn't happened, their contract is not valid. If you don't want to wait, you just need to sign and pay before them.
MKI can use bigger powerful radar and longer-range missiles but the problem is the design and development should be specific to MKI like RVV-BD which will engage the enemy from a longer distance . You can't have a missile for MKI with a similar range that LCA can fire. If IAF is planning to keep the MKI as a front-line fighter then they need to upgrade with Uttam AESA radar and RVV-BD missile ASAP.
Don't the Eagles face the same problems ? Ofc it could be argued that they'd be following the lead of the Raptors & Lightnings. We'd have to either wait out for the AMCA or go in for the FGFA .
Huge RCS is a concern if MKI is facing a stealth aircraft, against regular aircrafts with reduced RCS its not a matter of concern at all.
We are making every thing better than anything available on market, problem non are seeing the lights.
