Yes, but those fighter jets will be Rafales and TEDBF, not outdated F-16s, JF-17s, Mirages 3 or 5, or J-7s which the Pakistan Air Force operates. That's why I said the Indian Naval Air Force will be bigger than the PAF.
can't say outdated.
The TEDBF can be powered by either two GE-F404 engines, the French M88 engine, or an improved Kaveri engine. Therefore, I am confident it won't face delays like the Tejas MK1A, which only has one engine option, the GE-F404.
" I am confident it won't face delays " the sad epitaph of India fighter development....
The TEDBF is a twin-engine fighter jet that can be powered by two RD-33 engines. These engines are manufactured in India under license and through technology transfer. If RD-33 engines are not used, the French M-88 engines are an alternative. Additionally, the Kaveri engine is another option. The issue of engine availability is not a concern for a twin-engine fighter jet. a single-engine fighter jet requires a very high-quality, powerful, and reliable engine, which India currently lacks.
First flight of TEDBF is in 2026 with two GE F414 engines
You think we can fit more VLSAMs with UVLS, or with upcoming other standard missile MRSAM or whatever it's name is.So it's official that the P17B frigates will be joining the P17A frigates, making it a total of 15 multi-role frigates armed with 448 Barak 8 missiles. Adding these to the P15A/B destroyers gives a total of 704 Barak 8 missiles, which will be backed up by VL-SRSAM for the second layer of defense. A contract for 6 NGMVs was signed last year by the GOI, and hopefully, a contract for 8 NGCs will be done by 2025. This will seriously boost our anti-air capabilities. Meanwhile, 4 Tushil-class frigates are getting ready for delivery to the IN.
India to finally get its new stealth frigate 'Tushil', crew of about 200 carrying out acceptance trials
India in 2016 inked inter-governmental agreement with Russia for 4 frigates, a follow-on of Talwar-class vessels. Contract was signed in 2018. The 2nd could be delivered in 2025.theprint.in
Please dont be delusional. There is a limit. By the time TEDBF even flies PAF will have either had 5th gen fighters inducted or close to induction. No way IN air wing with 4.5 gen fighters will over power PAF. There is a limit to even patriotic fervor. You are now going into delusional realm. Either that or you are trolling.
What is a single Kolkata class battle group? What does it include?
Tejas MK1A is delayed by 10 years. If US stops supplying engines – although I'm not saying that it has – a nation must always prepare for the worst when it comes to military planning.
My original point of contention with you is your post that IN can take out PAF. It has nothing to do with mk1a delay or engines.
