IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha described the recent Rafale fighter jet deal as “exceptional” and said the Indian Air Force would like to have more of these aircraft.
He further added that the recently signed contract for 36 fighters was better than other such deals and offers that India received.
“Any Air Force will be proud to have aircraft of the Rafale class which is in mid-weight category. In terms of its weapons capability, air-to-air missiles, beyond visual range, air-to-ground, its avionics, instrumentation and warfare suite, it is exceptional and one of the leading aircraft of the current generation,” Raha said.
Asked if 18 more aircraft would be procured, he said, “Well, we would like to have more. But it is a decision that will be taken in the near future.”
On other proposals from Boeing, Saab and Lockheed Martin to manufacture fighter aircraft in India, he said the company which offers the best deal will be selected.
He said Saab’s Gripen is a “good fighter” as compared to others like F-16 of Lockheed Martin but the decision will depend on many factors.
06/10/16 DefenceAviationPost
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He further added that the recently signed contract for 36 fighters was better than other such deals and offers that India received.
“Any Air Force will be proud to have aircraft of the Rafale class which is in mid-weight category. In terms of its weapons capability, air-to-air missiles, beyond visual range, air-to-ground, its avionics, instrumentation and warfare suite, it is exceptional and one of the leading aircraft of the current generation,” Raha said.
Asked if 18 more aircraft would be procured, he said, “Well, we would like to have more. But it is a decision that will be taken in the near future.”
On other proposals from Boeing, Saab and Lockheed Martin to manufacture fighter aircraft in India, he said the company which offers the best deal will be selected.
He said Saab’s Gripen is a “good fighter” as compared to others like F-16 of Lockheed Martin but the decision will depend on many factors.
06/10/16 DefenceAviationPost
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