IAF Jaguars Face Re-Engine Limbo As Single Vendor Situation Looms

[Capt.Popeye]

But that would be a reason for IAF to drop them, by not fulfilling the requirements and not for RR to drop on their own account right?

It seems that RR is not interested in developing a new engine in the first place. Is that because the potential sales numbers may not be viable? Who knows. There may be a commercial game-play in this act by RR. So finally, MoD and IAF will have to think proactively and resolve the situation.