The Flanker, the only Russian plane with a positive combat record, 2-0, (ironically two Mig-29s) and the only recent Russian fighter with kills. About time the Indians got rid of their POS Migs. Of course they may buy hornets soon.
Umm an Indian Mig-21 did shoot down a Pakistani Atlantique MPA in 1999 & the 21 does have a decent combat record keeping in mind its limitations.Nyway,I get ur point...though throwing out all the Migs will create a huge logistical gap.Upgrading the 27s & 29s seems to be sensible & thats what the IAF is doing.The SuperHornet looks very likely,unless the Indo-US N-deal fails which will then open the gates for the French Rafale or EF-2000,along with probably a few Russian Mig-35s.