This is what India can do
We will continue exporting our talent
We will give them a democratic military partner
We we always have contribution in keeping stable US economy
They will have a strong regional ally
They can have key strategic role in IOR
They will have India not allying with Russia...
Navy should increase its shore based aircraft capability that can be placed in Andaman and Nicobar and other coastal areas rather than completely depending on IAF for maritime strikes .
Development of weapons systems for future Russian fighter T-50 (PAK FA) is in accordance with the schedule, and testing the aircraft with some missile launches begin "in the near future." As informs "Interfax" , it was stated by Director General Corporation "Tactical Missiles" Boris Obnosov. The...
Yes as of now :tup: , but when J31 will be matured , it might be available at very low cost around $30 million a piece which would be too cheap after a decade . It might not carry heavier equipment , but can carry CAS weapons and 2 missiles for its defence with good maneuverability and the...
The reason why others did not go for supercarrier is due to high costs . The carrier would be a plus for us , even if we station 1 or 2 squadrons on it because we would be paying less than it is worth of . We can always use the carrier for experience in operating super carrier which would be a...
I dont think Russia will ask compensation for lost orders . They are expecting guarantee from China that they will buy decent number of aircrafts and will not reverse engineer them . Else the deal would not be signed .
Then we will get experience right ? This carrier can be used for 30+ years , by that time Indian would be in need for Super Carriers powered by nukes , this will give an operational edge over China .
That doesnt mean they shouldnt sell any other aircrafts right ? May be Russians dont like China to have a carrier fleet challenging them . Even Russians said they will sell Su35 only when ordered in large numbers .