The Indian Air Force is going to farewell to its MiG-21 and in such a situation there will be a huge shortage of fighter jets, so IAF wants the approval to buy 114 multi-roll fighter jets (MRFA) from the government in the next 2 months. The big question is whether the Indian Air Force will bet on France’s Rafael only or can bet on F-15 of America and SU-35 of Russia. We tell you the specialty of these most dangerous fighter jets of the 4.5th generation of the world.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started the process of obtaining initial government approval (AON) to carry forward its 114 multi -roll fighter jet (MRFA) procurement program. The estimated cost of this deal is $ 15 to 20 billion. It will be implemented under the Make in India structure. Currently, IAF has only 31 squadrons while the government has stated the requirement of 42 squadrons in view of the possible struggle on two fronts. The retirement of old fighter jets like MIG-21 has further increased this difference.

How will India become self -sufficient in the defense sector?

The MRFA program is not only limited to the purchase of aircraft, but it is also an important part of the Make in India initiative. Its main objective is not just to bring modern jets, but also to strengthen technical transfer, indigenous construction and India’s defense-industrial ecosystem. Indian companies will be included in the construction and assembly process. This will not only create new jobs, but India will also be able to become self -sufficient in maintenance and upgrading of fighter jets for a long time.

Which fighter jet will be purchased by Rafale, F-15 or SU-35?

The Indian Air Force, which wants multi -roll fighter jets, makes France’s Dassault Aviation, America’s Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Sweden’s Saab, Europe Consortium of Europe and MiG and Sukho of Russia.

• Dassault Aviation (France) – Rafael (IAF already has 36 Rafale fighter jets, which gives a big benefit)
• Boeing (America)-F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-15X Eagle II
• Lockheed Martin (America)-F-21 (Advanced version of F-16 designed especially for India)
• Saab (Sweden) – Gripane E
• Eurofighter Consortium (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain) – Typhoon.
• Russia-MiG-35 and Su-35.

What will be fighter jets in the future with IAF?

The MRFA aircraft will create a multi-borne air fleet in association with the current Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage 2000, LCA Tejas and Rafael of the Indian Air Force. These aircraft will not only ensure air superiority but will also play a decisive role in ground attacks, reconnaissance missions and modern warfare strategies. It is estimated that this deal will be signed by 2028 and delivery of aircraft will begin after three to four years. In the coming time, the deployment of these aircraft will strengthen India’s war capacity.

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Amca and tejas mk2 fighter jet: India is now working rapidly towards making its own fighter aircraft more powerful. Some countries of the world have already made fourth and fifth generation fighter jets. Among them, America’s F-35 has been the most discussed. Apart from this, Russia’s SU-57 and America’s F-21 are also very famous.

It was believed that India can also buy any of these jets, but now the news is coming that India is going to pay more attention to its indigenous fighter jets, not on these foreign aircraft.

Delivery of foreign jets is delayed

India had planned to buy 114 new fighter aircraft under the earlier Multirol Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) project. The scheme included foreign fighter jets like F-35, SU-57, F-21, Gripane, Rafael, Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15EX. But this scheme has been stuck for many years and is getting delayed a lot. For this reason, India has decided that it will now make the aircraft made in its country better instead of depending on foreign jets and will give them priority.

The Indian Air Force has 31 fighter squadron while the need is 42.5 squadron. Old MiG-21 aircraft are slowly removed. Therefore, India is now going to pay more attention to its indigenous fighter jets to keep the Air Force strong.

AMCA and Tejas rested on MK2

The Government of India and the Ministry of Defense have given priority to make weapons and fighter aircraft in the country under the ‘self -reliant India’ and ‘Make in India’. Under this, India will now pay more attention to its two indigenous fighter jet projects-first is the 5th generation fighter jet Amca and the second is the 4th generation Tejas MK-2. The government is planning to increase the number of these two fighter aircraft, so that the Indian Air Force can strengthen and reduce dependence on other countries.

Learn about Amca Fighter Jet and Tejas MK2

• AMCA is India’s first indigenous 5th generation stealth fighter jet.
• DRDO and HAL are making it together.
• It has the ability to avoid jet radar, which will make it difficult for the enemy to find out.
• It will have supercruz technology, AI based systems and advanced weapons.
• It will be multirol jet i.e. Air to Air, Air to Ground and Monitoring Mission will be done simultaneously.
• Its first prototype is expected to come by 2026.

Tejas mk2

• Tejas MK2 is an upgraded version of the current Tejas fighter aircraft.
• It is a fourth generation Multirol fighter jet.
• It will have the ability to carry more powerful engines, better radars, and more weapons.
• It will replace old aircraft like MiG-29, Jaguar and Mirage 2000.
• The production of Tejas MK2 is likely to start after 2025.