IAF’s Phased Rafale Induction Strategy Balances Urgency And Future Readiness

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is formulating a staggered induction approach for
the proposed 114 Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, aimed at
maintaining operational readiness while ensuring long-term technological
parity. This plan envisages acquiring initial batches in the Rafale F4
standard, followed by later deliveries upgraded to the next-generation F5
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is formulating a staggered induction approach for
the proposed 114 Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, aimed at
maintaining operational readiness while ensuring long-term technological
parity. This plan envisages acquiring initial batches in the Rafale F4
standard, followed by later deliveries upgraded to the next-generation F5
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