Just take a conservative projection what kinds/nos of jets the PLAAF will get in the next 10 yrs and will the hindu airforce b happy with the LCA-mk2 and how many they'll produce ?
--Small # as 'self-reliance' facade, like 2 squadrons? Will b expensive/plane
Or
--More? What for?
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Just continuation of hindu self-perception psychology + poor sense of planning &prioritisation of objectives