News Centre scraps $20 billion MMRCA deal for 126 Rafale jets for IAF, LCA Tejas to replace MiG-21

[Deepu]

In a surprising decision which is likely to have a major impact on the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Centre has scrapped the $20 billion Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal for purchase of 126 Rafale fighter jets which was negotiated by the previous United Progressive Alliance government. Speaking to CNN-IBN, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar claimed that Rafale fighters cannot replace the ageing MiG-21 which will be phased out in the next 6-10 years.

Centre scraps $20 billion MMRCA deal for 126 Rafale jets for IAF, LCA Tejas to replace MiG-21 - IBNLive

 

[whitebunny]

Not sure when we would be getting the required nos of Tejas. Is it really a correct decision?

 

[NinadG]

Also the number of jets that would be purchased in future under govt to govt deal is not clear...

 

[whitebunny]

They would be forced to buy in quick time , may be they are eying America for F-17's or upgraded ones