Actually I'm not exactly sure why it was offered in the first place. Maybe they assumed we would ditch the MMRCA for this, or because some reports say that India has expressed interest in the Hornets outside the MMRCA.
But I suspect the Indian govt. doesnot want to get drawn into financing the...
HYDERABAD: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad, has come out with the production of Imaging Infra Red (IIR) Seekers, the technology of which was developed by DRDO for the 3rd generation 'NAG' anti-tank guided missile.
The 'Seeker' is a very sophisticated system for the missile guidance...
Renewable sources like wind, solar etc are the most ideal.
Unfortunately Wind Power required large tracks of land to be acquired (there is a limit to the generating capacity of a turbine and there is a minimum distance radius to be maintained between 2 turbines.) Reaching the levels of power...
Glad to hear this. Desperately needed to coverup for our shortfall and increasing reliance on coal.
For everyone harping about the dangers of nuclear energy, I advice you to visit a site of a thermal power plant. Last time I was near Mundra, was covered with soot within a minute of stepping out...
This is where the debate started. No alliance in the region, be it SCO or SAARC can work without the co-operation of Both India and Pakistan. Inclusion of only one meant alienating the other with a potential risk of another regional alliance on a western alliance coming into play. Besides, it is...
The countries you mentioned above currently have very little involvement or interest in the Central Asian affairs. It's the same reason why they are in SAARC and China isn't. But if India and Pakistan do get inducted, I see them potentially joining in the future.
:)...yeah well the Americans got the mig 29's for a whole lot cheaper than what an F-35 would cost!! But thats where the red flag exercise comes in. The Americans knew they could not do much with the Mig 29's they had and wanted an airforce with RUssian aircraft that could display offensive...
Why? It's a valid point! When comparing attrition rates you have to compare it with players in your sector. The industry average attrition rate is always the benchmark. What part of his statement do you feel he should be ashamed about?
We will get an idea about that in 5 days. Border dispute mechanism about to be finalized between the 2 countries. Frankly, it's the most positive build up to such a meeting I've ever seen. Would be interesting to see if it translates to something practical.
I see your point. The tech transfer is attractive, if allowed. But frankly the cost of procuring the F-35 is prohibitively high. A handful os F-35's are not going to help any nation in the long run. If India spends the same amount of money developing the AMCA or even a Naval version of the Su...
An upgraded Su 30 MKI can match the basic specs of a Rafale/EFT. However there are limits to the level it can be upgraded because of it's airframe.
Rafale/EFT on the other hand are a newer generation of fighters and are still at the initial stages of their lifecycle. In the longer run, upgrade...
Well that would be ideal wouldn't it? I doubt they are going to leave anytime soon anyways. The relations built between the Afghan security forces and the Indian and Chinese counterparts would determine the final outcome.
Frankly, yes this is a big mess. But the impact of it economically for...
Before delving into other arguments I think someone should email this guy the definition of transit trade as recognized in international business.
Transit Trade Definition
Expression 1. (Com.), the business conected with the passage of goods through a country to their destination
There is no...
Their preferred target is a no brainer. But frankly CHinese will not exactly be seen welcome there as well. That hasn't stopped either country from venturing into traditionally hostile African countries. I doubt there will be a difference here either. I would expect an expanded SCO to eventually...