[Oztrich Boy]

Astute article that gives good reasons on why the Rafale won. Simple, to the point, and with good points

I think I'll call a miss on

However, its previous major sale to India was the Jaguar light attack aircraft in the 1970s. In fact, this aircraft was jointly developed by Britain and France on a 50/50 basis, and while it was license-produced by HAL it was never really successful as a fighter

In service in India since 1980, In production until 2008. Being reengined to serve until the MCA becomes available in the mid 2020s. Someone in Indian defence must like them

[sukhoi-30mki]

Yes, and you can also add that the Jaguar was promoted only by the British against the French Mirage F-1. There are twice as many Jaguars in Indian service as there are Mirage-2000s.

Not to forget numerous other British aircraft which were sold to India prior to that-the Vampire, Canberra, Hunter, Gnat, Sea Hawk and Harrier.