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2007-06-30 India-Pakistan

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Posted by lotp 2007-06-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 this is a good thing.

John, I was under the impression that the Russians had taken all the low hanging fruit. I googled this but I believe that you are a better source.

Posted by RD">RD 2007-06-30 02:21|| 2007-06-30 02:21|| Front Page Top

#2 I doubt Russia will bag this.

The IAF originally wanted more Mirage 2000 fighters. India tends to buy from both Russian and Western sources where possible, so as to avoid dependence on one supplier.

Russians got an additional order of Su-30 MKI fighters so should be happy.

I suspect the American fighters will be bought.. the Indian PM wants a tangible symbol of his deal with President Bush. The US companies got the offsets modified to be entire aviation sector (not just military) so they can buy components, titanium etc for airliners to fulfill their obligations.

If an export downgraded AESA radar can be developed for the F-18, that, rather then the F-16 may be chosen.

In any event, this will take years of negotiation. Indian red tape is only part of the problem here. The Congress Party uses large foreign arms deals as 'fundraising' exercises.

Posted by John Frum 2007-06-30 12:41|| 2007-06-30 12:41|| Front Page Top

#3 thanks John

hummm, We'll need a good trail-map and tracker AFTER THE FACT.

;-)

Posted by RD">RD 2007-06-30 14:15|| 2007-06-30 14:15|| Front Page Top

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