Maybe not but still not worth the cost. Simply allow blacklisted companies to bid again in a time bound manner personally monitored by PM. The evaluations if done with proper mindset can be completed in 6 - 8 months and then entire deal can be concluded in 6 - 8 months more. First piece can be...
Ties are too tense but would pay big money to see LCA dogfight JF 17.
Hint : Tejas is more maneuverable and has better sensors. ;)
And you Chinese copy and paste. Innovatin will make your brain cells fade
UPA Govt sold India to USA , they alienated us from our natural ally Russia and asked too much from existing infrastructure than upgrade it. This deal was bogus from Day 1.
Dhanush gives more range and is half the price of an M777. With greater orders unit cost will subsequently keep on...
Problem with IAF is they don't accept a platform unless it is 100% ready. Same with SU 30 MKI, first there were SU 30 MK/SU 30 Ms but IAF refused to use those in large numbers. They held out until MKI came. That was a top end Russian fighter arguably Asia's best.
Imagine this process happening...
One thing everyone can be sure of the DEAL WILL BE SIGNED THIS YEAR.
1> French need $$$.
2> We need :guns:
Neither side can back out. Delays will most likely be cleared after budget session.
Simple fact, Check recheck triple check until all possibilities are accounted for. Beter to be safe than sorry. Already 1 completed, 1 to be launched, another under construction.
First Scorpene submarine will be launched in early 2015. Launched submarine is 100% sea ready and just needs trials. Formal induction on September 2016. Same as original schedule as of 2012. Hope any confusions are cleared.
PAK FA
NOW> (2014 - 2016)
Weighs 30 metric tons due to high titanium usage.
Has thrust to weight ratio of 1:1.
Only 1 X Band AESA radar at nose cone.
Avionics not fully integrated.
Weapon systems tested but integration incomplete.
8 Medium Range missiles and 2 Close Range missiles.
FUTURE>...