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Why India is not buying American fighter jets?
Most importantly, almost none of the weapons in the current Indian inventory can be integrated with the aircraft, which would have to be separately purchased resulting in cost overruns. India’s need has since beginning been unequivocal about what it wants in a fighter jet – a medium multi-role capability.
Can India make its own plane?
As far as Indian capabilities are concerned, the nation currently imports most of its civil aircraft requirements. However, with no Indian player with the capability to manufacture airliners, domestic airlines have placed huge orders with global majors such as Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier.
Will India stagger purchase of new foreign fighter jets for IAF?
New Delhi: India will stagger the purchase of new foreign fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), General Bipin Rawat said as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) looks to also boost the domestic manufacturing industry. “You should not go in for large numbers.
Will India buy the US F-35 stealth fighter jet?
Defense enthusiasts have often debated the possibility of India acquiring the coveted F-35 stealth fighter jet with even some media reports, at one point, claiming the US had given a green signal for its India sale.
Why doesn’t India want American combat aircraft?
Fourth, India’s decision not to shortlist the American combat aircraft was a technical determination. India’s existing fleet of Russian and French aircraft, and the ground-based support infrastructure for air operations, are not closely compatible with American combat aircraft.
Why is India not buying American F-16’s or F/A-18s?
India has decided not to buy American F-16’s or F/A-18’s for the biggest defense tender in its history — a pending $10 billion-plus contract for 126 multi-role combat aircraft. Following field trials, it has instead shortlisted the Rafale, made by France’s Dassault, and the Typhoon, produced by a European consortium.