Global Air Powers Ranking 2026- US Air Force Retains No 1 Rank, Indian Air Force Climbs to 6th

[SolarWarden]

Ur conclusion that the Rafale cannot beat the F 35 in BVR is short shighted. The Rafale does not have to detect the F 35 first. AWACS or ground stations can do that. And the Metor far out ranges the AIM 120.

And once u so remove the magic googles u r wearing and see that the F 35 is not invincible, ur 50 F 35 don't seem so formidable.

The IAF is about 1700 strong. Fighters are only about 700-750. What do u think the rest are? Do you think the RAF can match the IAF in logistics?

AWACS will have a very difficult time detecting F-35's especially under ECM and EW conditions just like advanced IADS have difficulty detecting F-35's.

I mean IAF AWACS didn't help Rafales when facing PAF J-10's.... just saying

 

[Archer Archer]

https://idrw.org/chinese-experts-reject-wdmma-ranking-that-places-indian-air-force-ahead-of-plaaf/

i found this in my google feed.

 

[Archer Archer]

AWACS will have a very difficult time detecting F-35's especially under ECM and EW conditions just like advanced IADS have difficulty detecting F-35's.

I mean IAF AWACS didn't help Rafales when facing PAF J-10's.... just saying

As you know, current stealth planes are optimised for stealth in the X band. It is common knowledge that they can be detected with longer wavelength signals. All the AWACS or ground station has to do is detect the F 35 and vector our own fighter, not provide a firing solution.