Speaking to reporters ahead of the Air Force Day on Oct. 8, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said he is willing consider other type of fighters to fulfill a requirement for six MMRCA squadrons.
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Raha was replying to questions to whether New Delhi would consider another fighter besides the Rafale to fill another four squadrons.
“There are alternatives. I cannot say I only want Rafale. I want capability of Rafale type aircraft. So the government will have a look at it and based on urgency and the type of contract is signed with Dassault Aviation, further decisions may be taken by the government. I cannot predict,” he said.