Tag: Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program

Rafale

Rafale Emerges as IAF’s Top Choice for 114-Multi-Role Fighter Program Due to Unmatched 90% Serviceability

The Asia Live News Service - January 17, 2026
The Dassault Rafale has emerged as the leading contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) program, bolstered by a combination of high serviceability, operational versatility, and growing domestic support infrastructure. According to Indian defence...
Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet

Four Decades After First Flying F-21, U.S. Renews Its Pitch to Indian Air Force With Upgraded F-21s Combat Jets

The Asia Live News Service - May 2, 2025
The United States officially pitched Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet to the Indian Air Force (IAF), rekindling interest in one of India’s most anticipated defense acquisitions—the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program. The offer wasn’t just about another fighter jet; it...