France confirms India’s interest in Rafale F5, potential first export customer

[Ali_Baba]

so delivery by like 2045?

And the Rafale "F5" will have to face J-35As and Kaans.

We all know how the story goes when a stealth platform "meets" a non-stealth platform for combat.

 

[harpy1]

And the Rafale "F5" will have to face J-35As and Kaans.

We all know how the story goes when a stealth platform "meets" a non-stealth platform for combat.

Not with your economy I can guarantee that much
Your bankrupt virtually
Chinease good will is your best hope

 

[r3alist]

A very strange thing.

India's defence budget for FY '26 = approaching 100 Billion
Pakistan defence budget = 10 billion, possibly lesser.

The argument is an enemy 10 times the resources does not measure up to you. Most people will say 'phenk raha hai'

India may seek 20% higher defence budget in FY26, says Defence Secretary

India's Defence Secretary announced plans to request a nearly 20% increase in the defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This push for higher allocation comes amidst challenging regional security dynamics and a desire to bolster the nation's defense capabilities. The move also addresses...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

So we are talking about China and India. Looks like you close your eyes and see Pakistan.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Not with your economy I can guarantee that much
Your bankrupt virtually
Chinease good will is your best hope

So a bankrupt country kicked India's ass up and down the whole of Asia and took down at least 7 of your aircraft ....

How "extra extra extra extra" embarrassing for you and India ... that it was done by a country that you consider to be bankrupt, and not a peer military competitor .... yet they kicked your ass.

 

[r3alist]

Chinease good will is your best hope

Remind me, who is asking for technology transfers all the time?

Turkish Goodwill is not too bad as well, their military capabilities clearly winning over India's neighbors as well.

 

[r3alist]

It may be stuck in bureaucracy but usually works out

This type of talk makes the whole world pay attention, you may get something done in the next 25 years.

 

[Liquidator]

when has 'may' never worked out for India? Every 'may' has always resulted in major projects. It may be stuck in bureaucracy but usually works out.

Yes, after 40 years we begin to see results

 

[Olympus81]

If I were an IAF enthusiast (God forbid), their moves make sense.

Retire the Mig family of aircrafts, Jaguars, Mirages (maybe) and replace them with Rafales, Su30mkis, Su35 (?) and kickstart the a 4/5th gen program after Tejas failure.

Reduce the variety of aircrafts, and improve the logistics and maintenance aspects.

Putting it into reality, however, would be a different ball game.

 

[Starlord]

Rafale's don't scare me, Ancient Vedic Vimana's do, these Vimana's from Bhagwa Air force will vanish even the United States Air force and Naval Air Arm in few hours, Pakistan stands no chance.

 

[Ak01]

Your bankrupt virtually

pakistan has been "bankrupt virtually" in the eyes of you jeets for god knows how long, yet it always manages to get the better of you...funny how that works right

 

[Deino]

Remind me, who is asking for technology transfers all the time?

Turkish Goodwill is not too bad as well, their military capabilities clearly winning over India's neighbors as well.

Not asking! Indian is always "demanding" or better o say "expecting" as if anyone needs to

 

[Fatman17]

France notes India's interest in future Rafale F5 standard

France says India is considering the Rafale F5 as part of its future fighter roadmap, amid China-Pakistan disinformation and Russia’s renewed Su-57 push.

www.aerotime.aero

The chinease effort to malign the Rafale fighter post Sindoor simply has not worked

India will nail it's mast to Rafale in big big way in fact 30 billion dollars worth ...

Not only 90 Rafale
But post 2030 about the time Pakistan receives small no's of J35
India will look to procure the Rafale F5
Frances officially entry full network fifth generation warfare with unmanned wingmen the Neuron
India will be the first customer ...

Now Putin is in India pushing Su57 license production with heavey transfer of technology
Russian weapons were superb during Sindoor
Brahmos
S400
Su30mki
All played big big roles
But the news is India will delay the Su57 and pour money Into Amca
And Tejas mark 2

Fewer combat types better networking it's good decision combat proven already integrated platforms makes sense

It's good to dream

 

[Fatman17]

France notes India's interest in future Rafale F5 standard

France says India is considering the Rafale F5 as part of its future fighter roadmap, amid China-Pakistan disinformation and Russia’s renewed Su-57 push.

www.aerotime.aero

The chinease effort to malign the Rafale fighter post Sindoor simply has not worked

India will nail it's mast to Rafale in big big way in fact 30 billion dollars worth ...

Not only 90 Rafale
But post 2030 about the time Pakistan receives small no's of J35
India will look to procure the Rafale F5
Frances officially entry full network fifth generation warfare with unmanned wingmen the Neuron
India will be the first customer ...

Now Putin is in India pushing Su57 license production with heavey transfer of technology
Russian weapons were superb during Sindoor
Brahmos
S400
Su30mki
All played big big roles
But the news is India will delay the Su57 and pour money Into Amca
And Tejas mark 2

Fewer combat types better networking it's good decision combat proven already integrated platforms makes sense

Don't make up your own headlines. Warning

 

[Baibers_1260]

If I were an IAF enthusiast (God forbid), their moves make sense.

Retire the Mig family of aircrafts, Jaguars, Mirages (maybe) and replace them with Rafales, Su30mkis, Su35 (?) and kickstart the a 4/5th gen program after Tejas failure.

Reduce the variety of aircrafts, and improve the logistics and maintenance aspects.

Putting it into reality, however, would be a different ball game.

Also ensure more chillies and lemons on the wings of the procurements.

 

[r3alist]

If I were an IAF enthusiast (God forbid), their moves make sense.

Retire the Mig family of aircrafts, Jaguars, Mirages (maybe) and replace them with Rafales, Su30mkis, Su35 (?) and kickstart the a 4/5th gen program after Tejas failure.

Reduce the variety of aircrafts, and improve the logistics and maintenance aspects.

Putting it into reality, however, would be a different ball game.

This sounds like the least worst option.

But it still sounds really bad.