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The problem in Indonesia is not because of profit minded people. A business should always prioritize profits. The problem in Indonesia is because there is no competition among local SOE's to incentivize innovation. Why should Pindad innovate when there is ZERO local competition to force them to...

It's somewhat obvious what Luhut is trying to do. The fact that for the most part our MinDef has been quiet about which aircraft they prefer whereas Luhut is stating something as "disappointing" and using whataboutisms towards Singapore is pretty indicative that he's trying to stir public...

Not sure, I know they can launch AMRAAMs in general. But probably not the newer ones.

The CCIP upgrade is the one the enables the C/D to the Block 50/52 - 70/72 capabilities. eMLU is specifically a A/B package.

Keep in mind that number is for the Super Hornet. It could possibly be a lot more considering the Legacy Hornets have been out of production for awhile now.

They really can't win against the Sa'ar 5. The Barak 8 can just yeet a Styx missile rather easily. Also even though the Harpoon may not have the best range, compared to the Styx it's already a better missile and outclasses it in tech by several decades. Not to mention there's very little the...

Welcome to Realpolitik.

If the Osprey purchase does go ahead, the offset would likely go towards Bell's other products. From an economy of scale viewpoint alone, having an MRO for all of Bell's commercial product would be more profitable then just the MV-22, considering only the US and Japan operate them currently.

Did they just copy the Daewoo K3?

I have argued this before, we have a clear and present danger now but numerous people are concerned over a notional threat 15-20 years from now. You can only pick one to dedicate your resources towards. Both are from 2 completely polarizing spheres of influence so either choice would pretty...

It's not my gotcha moment, I'm pointing out the fact that you call literally everyone that disagrees with you a fanboy but you yourself make fanboyish claims such as that. If anything I'm just pointing out your own hypocrisy. Honestly, you might not be a fanboy per se, but it's still pretty...

Ah yes, I am definitely a free-a-boo. Hence why I wrote an in depth post about why the AD should use the SAMP/T and the the Leopard 2 over the Patriot and Abrams, and how the Navy should stick to European missiles. The difference between me and you is that I might make my appreciation of the US...

https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-to-provide-flight-controls-for-next-generation-f-16s-in-uae BAE is licensed to conduct upgrades on the F-16 fleet, but it does not mean they can simply add whatever they make onto an F-16 let alone offer them to customers. As the F-16's IP...

Comparing CPFH between jets and countries is very difficult. Everyone makes different assumptions in their accounting and includes/excludes different items. Not to mention things such as economy-of-scale, how far/accessible are you to an MRO facility, how often your aircraft fly, etc. also plays...

Then share your sources, you keep saying everyone else doesn't share sources but you yourself is the one that resorts to ad hominems and name calling when you're replying to others. And I did mention the CPFH would vary by country for a plethora of reasons, you're the one who is willingly...

Operating cost of a Su-30 is roughly around $35,000. For a Mig-29 it's around $20,000. That's for Myanmar, a country with a larger base of Russian equipment than we do. It would be larger for us. http://myanmarcs.focuscoregroup.com/myanmar-confirm-russian-military-aircraft-order-sukhoi-su-30/...

It's funny when he calls everyone but him a fanboy but he resorts to ad hominems, strawman arguments, baseless claims such as "Ace Flanker pilot can't transition to another jet.", and is pretty much denying multiple different sources that are contrary to his opinions by accusing them of having a...

It does because if the AU doesn't want to really operate them, what you see is what happens right now. Being largely relegated to major exercises and PR events. I'm not assuming. Any infrastructure building and new asset implementation to reach IOC/FOC is going to take a lot of money...

Did you really think 'Bela Negara' was anything other than a massive corruption cash cow?

What forum is this?