Specifically configured for the Indian Air Force, the F-21 provides unmatched ‘Make in India’ opportunities and strengthens India’s path to an advanced airpower future. The F-21 addresses the Indian Air Force’s unique requirements and integrates India into the world’s largest fighter aircraft ecosystem with the world’s pre-eminent defence company.

Jan 30, 2023 · Lockheed Martin, which had been hard-selling its latest variant of the F-16, known as Block 70, pitched the F-21 for the IAF programme in 2019.

Nov 10, 2024 · What You Need to Know: The F-21, an advanced iteration of Lockheed Martin’s F-16, has been offered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a tailored “Make in India” opportunity in partnership...

F-21: For India. From India. Enhanced capability - more targets with higher precision. Nearly 2x range of mechanically scanned array radars. Enhanced survivability against ground and air threats. First look. First kill. Detect the threat without the detecting you. Conformal fuel tanks enable greater range penetration and loiter persistence.

Aug 12, 2021 · Lockheed’s F-21 is competing with Boeing’s F-18, Swedish SAAB Gripen, French Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Russian MiG-35 for the supply of 114 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) to the IAF.

Lockheed Martin unveiled its F-21, a variant of the F-16 Block 70 specially configured to meet the requirements of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MRFA program, which seeks to acquire 114 multi-role fighters.

Jan 30, 2025 · Lockheed Martin’s offer to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with F-21 fighter jets could greatly enhance India’s air power and defence sector. This deal would not only bring advanced fighter jets to the country, but it could also help India improve its aerospace industry and create a foundation for stronger defence systems.

Lockheed Martin stands ready to bring our 4th and 5th Generation fighter experience to Indian industry and IAF to ensure the F-21 and indigenous aircraft are fully interoperable. The F-21...

May 28, 2022 · Lockheed Martin has sweetened the deal by offering a ‘Made in India’ provision for the aircraft and makes a strong case for its acquisition.

Feb 3, 2021 · An F-21 partnership integrates India into the world’s largest and most successful fighter aircraft ecosystem – a USD $165 billion market. The F-21 aircraft also complements IAF’s existing fleet as its fits right in between the Tejas and Rafale to provide an operational gap-filler.