Ans.The MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) is an Indian Air Force (IAF) program to acquire 126 multi-role combat aircraft. It was one of the largest defense procurement programs in India's history and was surrounded by controversy due to the selection of the aircraft and the manufacturer.
The MMRCA was originally planned to be made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) but was eventually awarded to the French company Dassault Aviation. The uproar over the selection of the MMRCA was due to the fact that it was seen as a major setback for the Indian defense sector, as it would mean that India would be dependent on a foreign company for its defense needs. It was also seen as a missed opportunity for HAL, which had been working on the MMRCA for years. Furthermore, the selection of Dassault meant that the Indian Air Force would be using a foreign-made aircraft, which was seen as a sign of India's inability to produce its own combat aircraft.
