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India's $20 billion Medium Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program aims to acquire 114 advanced jets to bolster the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid rising regional security challenges, particularly from China and Pakistan. The competition includes major global defense firms such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, and Sweden’s Saab, each vying to secure the contract by offering various aircraft like the F-21, F-15EX, Rafale, Su-57, and Gripen E. While India diversifies its defense imports, it continues collaborations with Russia, recently procuring Caliber PL anti-ship cruise missiles for its Kilo-class submarines. Simultaneously, India is advancing indigenous defense capabilities, developing the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Medium Range (NASM-MR). Additionally, the debate between the F-35 and F-15EX highlights trade-offs between stealth, cost, and firepower, as India assesses future procurements. With changes in defense procurement policies expected, the MRFA selection remains a crucial decision in India’s military modernization efforts.
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