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I once did a back of envelop calculation. Presume that we use Ghauri missiles as the basis of a SLV (most likely). And use Hatf motors as stap on boosters. They have already been paid for and the work done really means about 20 million USD per launch. Thats 8 launches.

Especially guys in Canada, like the OP.

Got a source, since what I have read the Americans were very concerned about the lack of early warning, leading to an accidental nuclear war the 2002 escalation.

I mean, yes that’s the only sensible position on that matter. But, not much of the TPS77 purchase made much sense. The US almost forced us to buy it, snice it can track Ballistic missiles and they wanted to “reduce the threat of accidental nuclear war”, a major policy initiative in that era.

If you think they aren’t going to get military contracts you are mistaken.

Tell you didn't read the article by not saying you didn't read the article.

It’s a Babur missile renamed.

Strike Aircraft from western countries have always been iffy post start of our nuclear program. We have bought F16 since the Mirage III buy in 1967 and that’s it. “We are happy to sell” has always meant “we are happy for you to reach a Agreement with us, and pay us money so we can start a...

If induction is planned for first quarter of 2022, then the sqdrn must be already number plated for some time and its personnel shifted to Thunder conversion. Pilot conversion time is 4-6 months and ground crew and logistics more like a year.

Well since 97% of our trade is by sea.....

Dude, if we are regularly tracking and getting solutions on Ohios, Seawolfs and Virginias, and Astutes , I would be the happiest person on earth. I just find it unlikely. Not impossible, unlikely. He is not an idiot. He knows its likley to be an Indian sub.

New unit or a reflagged old regiment. LIke 19 SP was the old 19th light when it was converted to a self-propelled regiment, its ordinal number was only retained since the CO insisted.

Its unlikely we will find out for decades* if ever. The answer is no. The P3 was probably only sent once they had a good idea that the sub was there. *Not hyperbole, submarine operations remain super secretive, a lot of information about our early nuclear program has ben declassified, but not...

Come now. I can see us being able to do so once, especially if the Americans got cocky and sent the boat nearer our coast than advisable, but that’s a bit much.

Post 9/11 our waters started being packed with 688I and Trafalagers, plus assorted NATO allies Boats. If anyone wonders why we concentrated on making Towed sonar arrays and sonarbouys, well. Still badly outclassed. We did have the odd success. Heard a rumour we even tracked an Ohio once.

This is a common trope, but one which is false. The power of the purse is the ultimate control and that is and always has been parliaments perogative. Your shiny new drone is a non starter if the treasury isn’t willing fund it. You can have all the support needed but if they don’t sign the...

And we have alternatives? The private sector is averse to spending money on innovation (outside the IT sector). Legacy of Bhutto's **stupid** nationalization. The Government is the only game in town in Pk and I hate to tell you this, but Government priorities change. Most programs will fail...

Dude, if you are aware of this, be assured the PN absolutely is. Submarine OPS are crazy secret. So are ASW capabilities. Rest assured the process by which the PN detected the vessel is always going to remain secret,its very unlikely the P3 found the boat first, more likely it was vectored there...

For everyone saying "we should have sunk it", you think that the Indians won't retaliate? Slippery slope to a war.

I thought our LAT had been disbanded and we now only have the erstwhile MAT and HAT, basically ATGM units.