Can India and the United States Work Out the Kinks for a Fighter Production Deal?

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As I said earlier, GoI already knows what product and ToT is being offered and at what price. Now it is up to GoI to delay the deal with more negotiations through a tender process or go for a G2G to get the induction expedited.

Since neither Gripen nor F-16 were shortlisted, GoI doesn't know the price or the capability of the jets. They have to be revisited again. ToT rules have also changed, so MMRCA rules no longer apply.

And SPM requires tender.

GoI is not in a hurry to sign the deal. The goal is to have a contract 5 years after RFI. IAF is interested in the Gripen, so it will give the aircraft time to develop.