Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar announced that, in addition to the Rafale, India could buy a second foreign fighter, in the lightweight category, to replace several MiG-21 squadrons that will retire this decade.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16IN Super Hornet, Swedish company Saab’s Gripen NG, the Russian Yak-13, may be contenders for the supply of their aircraft to India.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
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