Indian Military Aviation News and Discussion

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It is a positive sign that we have a parliament okay for Kaveri help. But what is not sure is that what GTRE gains with this French help, as nothing is clear from the op-ed abstract disjoint reports.



Going from other news that relates to the specifications drawn specifically from GE-F414 and EJ200, and both these engines were highlighted in various reports about the possibilities of getting into Tejas for first two squadrons, and perhaps seeing a brighter future for MRCA as well.



There was also a report that IAF agreeing to F404-IN for the first squadron.



We need emphatic information as to:



1. What did IAF froze on the engine specifications ? or it is still dilly-dallying?

2. If Snecma, then there are no reports yet that this is a joint venture rather just a plan to keep the M88-ECO core for Kaveri as the interim solution. They are willing to sell ECO technology at high price is what I read.

3. Offers from EJ200 was very promising for both MRCA and LCA. Why IAF and MoD not considering EADS offer for engines is a surprise.. However I do see french has solutions, but nothing promising in the offer that enables india-genization in the near or distant future.



Homemade Kaveri, and without any help from any firang is the only answer seems correct now.