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Don't see Rafale deal getting through. French are quoting way too much , then what it is worth. Scrap the deal, Get F 18 super hornets and EA GROWLERS, and collaborate with Boeing to setup Workshop for these aircrafts, commercial aircrafts and TOT on the enginesInteresting!
I'm drawn towards third and forth rows (Rafale and F16). Somehow it looks co-existence of 3 production lines for Tejas, Rafale (Assuming next lot of 90 are covered under MII) and the third line for F16/18, in 9 year time horizon, might not be feasible. Economically and from induction point of view for IAF.
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We can say nothing for sure in India, but will it be a really smart idea to continue production of legacy fighters (like F16/18) in 2020 and beyond when world would be moving towards 5th generation fighters and UCAVs. More so when India has similar plans (PAK FA variant, AMCA possibly and some kind of UCAV, which now looks more likely after India is a signatory of MTCR and co-operation in this field is now open).
I don't think going back to F16 is a particularly wise move.