Sure, that quote appears tailor made for the Gripen. At the identical time, it is fairly possible that the IAF is now taking a look at slightly heavier and more succesful birds. The soar in ASRs for the tejas – from the unique MiG-21 substitute to the current chook and the near future Mk2 is indicative of this. The actual fact that the M2k-5 was eventually discarded perhaps additional emphasizes this. IOWs, the Gripen is perhaps thought of now as an LCA kind low finish bird by the IAF, and it due to this fact is searching for one thing bigger. I’m not sure India’s contribution to their future PAK-FA…