India to shop for more combat aircraft

Posted on: Feb. 26th, 2006 || Source: hindustantimes.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

India is likely to substantially increase its demand for multi-role combat aircraft (MRCAs) from 126 to 180-190, but the higher numbers would be for the Navy.

The Government had earlier wanted the MRCAs for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The requests are to be issued to France's Rafale, the US' F-16 and F/A 18, Russia's MiG-35, Sweden's JAS-39 Gripen and the Eurofighter Typhoon, senior IAF officials confirmed.

This increase would significantly boost the cost of the deal to around $10 billion or even more, Defence Ministry sources said.

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