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Is More Su 30 MKI the Answer? India's Final Ultimatum to France on Rafale I Aadi Pathikrit Show
Su 30 MKI production can be increased. Su-57 is looking more likely. India wants APIs for integration of its own missiles. Other modifications that India wants should be plug n play with APIs. If France does not provide such APIs (they don't want to give source code) then India might walk away from the deal of Rafales.
India is no more into transactional deals, it needs to look at its needs and see if it makes sense.
drnayar wrote: ↑01 May 2026 22:36
looks like the Rafale deal has hit an impasse..not much in the news either ?!
Probaly had enough of the Screw in India and all eyes now on the first flight
Image credit DRDO
Based on the First flight the next moves will be made by France and our decision makers. A successfull flight will make france to offer more screws. Let's wait and watch.
drnayar wrote: ↑01 May 2026 22:36
looks like the Rafale deal has hit an impasse..not much in the news either ?!
Probaly had enough of the Screw in India and all eyes now on the first flight
Image credit DRDO
Based on the First flight the next moves will be made by France and our decision makers. A successfull flight will make france to offer more screws. Let's wait and watch.
in April 2026, the UAE pulled out of funding the development of the next-generation Rafale F5, due to disagreements over technology sharing and the inability to use sensitive components . France must now fund the F5 program alone, while the UAE focuses on receiving the initially ordered F4-standard aircraft
will india follow and focus on its indigenous programs ?
