If the distance between S400 & MLRS < 140 km , which I doubt will be the case as S400 batteries probably be placed a bit deep in land from the border.
@PanzerKiel
Firstly Congrats & secondly your input is appreciated brother (of course while remaining in unclassified domain ) :-)
Well you are correct about 1st prototype & testing but are we sure there is going to be "new engine" for block 3?
I will say : "be optimistic"
Serial production should begin way before that & by "Operational" if you mean a Squadron Strength, flying with tactics developed for new AESA, EW &...
Their faces ... & their eyes; saying it otherwise :D
"Reporter: You are saying ISPR was pressurizing Media, are you demanding COAS to stop ISPR?
Fazlu: Yes, we are protesting here & it is our objective that they (ISPR) stop from such Cheap (Ghattia) acts" . :lol:
So if a major NATO partner is being sanctioned for purchasing from Russia under CAASTA ,what does it mean for India as she is also buying S-400.
Interesting time a head :D
Actually I wish it was true, as refining the design due to indigenous effort is causing more delays but this is the learning curve & it is expected. Nevertheless the experience being gained is worth it while drawback is it is taking a chunk of extra time.
Couldn't agree more as from the...
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