Indian defence minister hints at MMRCA cancellation

[Saifullah Sani]

Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar reiterated on 12 January that upgrading Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters with electronic warfare (EW) suites would make the platform a viable alternative to buying 126 Dassault Rafale for the stalled Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) requirement.

"The Su-30 choice is always there. Upgrade the Su-30 to make it more capable by equipping it with state-of-the-art EW systems" Parrikar told the Headlines Today television news channel.

Parrikar used his first media interview since becoming defence minister in November 2014 to elaborate on a suggestion he previously made in December after admitting that the Rafale purchase was facing '"complications".

Indian defence minister hints at MMRCA cancellation - IHS Jane's 360

 

[NKVD]

Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar reiterated on 12 January that upgrading Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters with electronic warfare (EW) suites would make the platform a viable alternative to buying 126 Dassault Rafale for the stalled Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) requirement.

"The Su-30 choice is always there. Upgrade the Su-30 to make it more capable by equipping it with state-of-the-art EW systems" Parrikar told the Headlines Today television news channel.

Parrikar used his first media interview since becoming defence minister in November 2014 to elaborate on a suggestion he previously made in December after admitting that the Rafale purchase was facing '"complications".

Indian defence minister hints at MMRCA cancellation - IHS Jane's 360

good Move MMRCA is to be Cancelled Better go to F-35

 

[Abingdonboy]

What is this, the 5th such thread on this topic?


@waz

 

[SamantK]

he said he does not want to say anything at this point which can be seen as influencing the cnc.

 

[Dalit]

Wow, the French must be pulling their hair out.

 

[NKVD]

Wow, the French must be pulling their hair out.

AND There goes the Prospects for Rafale Exports in Future .A big Zolt to Dassault Defense Sales in future

 

[Luca1]

good Move MMRCA is to be Cancelled Better go to F-35

F35 is a great choice. And India would even get it before RAFALE even if it start planning the purchase now without tot and coproduction. It's all the coproduction requirements that is derailing the RAFALE.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

F35 is a great choice. And India would even get it before RAFALE even if it start planning the purchase now without tot and coproduction. It's all the coproduction requirements that is derailing the RAFALE.

Is F-35 operational? the export version

 

[Dalit]

F35 is a great choice. And India would even get it before RAFALE even if it start planning the purchase now without tot and coproduction. It's all the coproduction requirements that is derailing the RAFALE.

Nice one! So, after shaking hands, taking photo ops and what not the Indians have decided to back off and call it a day as far as the Rafale goes... Some Indians were already dreaming about forming Rafale squadrons and their placement etc. Talk about being a reliable customer.

I think it's more than that. The US sure as hell has a hand in this. The Rafale deal just fell and we're already hearing that the F-35 is in line to take its place. Doesn't make any sense.

 

[Luca1]

Is F-35 operational? the export version

It should be before LCA is operational.

Nice one! So, after shaking hands, taking photo ops and what not the Indians have decided to back off and call it a day as far as the Rafale goes...

I think it's more than that. The US sure as hell has a hand in this. The Rafale deal just fell and we're already hearing that the F-35 is in line to take its place. Doesn't make any sense.

Maybe the Modi gov see detect too much corruption in the RAFALE deal. So they are looking for a way to back off. They money are going into congress parties personal pockets.

 

[halfilhal]

BC Indians Dont Hve THE MONEY

Do you have B? If so, then Indians will do the C. BC BC BC KF KI BC.

 

[+4vsgorillas-Apebane]

Ha

Those French price gougers asked for it! They got an awesome deal for 12 billion but they just had to try to milk the deal and fook around with the TOT.

 

[The Great One]

It should be before LCA is operational.




Maybe the Modi gov see detect too much corruption in the RAFALE deal. So they are looking for a way to back off. They money are going into congress parties personal pockets.

guys, he is an anti-india troll, please put him in your ignore list

 

[Luca1]

Nice one! So, after shaking hands, taking photo ops and what not the Indians have decided to back off and call it a day as far as the Rafale goes... Some Indians were already dreaming about forming Rafale squadrons and their placement etc. Talk about being a reliable customer.

I think it's more than that. The US sure as hell has a hand in this. The Rafale deal just fell and we're already hearing that the F-35 is in line to take its place. Doesn't make any sense.

Also LM might have a hand in it so they can sell f35. I won't be surprise if that is the case.

 

[Cheetah786]

Here are a few rules when in India...

Rule #1 - The true price of any item is what you pay -- There are no suggested retail prices in India. Nothing is labeled, so it pays to talk with several vendors before making a significant purchase.

Rule # 2 - Try for 70% off -- Don't accept less than 30%

Rule # 3 - Make them show lots of merchandise -- If it is a rug merchant, you want the demo guys sweating profusely before you make your first offer. Get the vendor to "invest" in the transaction -- emotion, time and energy.

Rule # 4 - Offer on one item at a time - If you plan to buy a couple things DON'T let on at the outset. Act like you intend to buy only one item, if that much. Get the seller to give you prices on each item; play one item off another to show you are looking for the lower price point.

Rule # 5 - Wait for the pad of paper -- Every Indian sales person has a pad of paper and a pencil that they pull out when the bargaining gets a bit more serious. Though they write down the price for an item, this is only the starting point - remember rule #2.

Rule # 6 - Say "TOO HIGH", a lot - Don't even start negotiating until the salesman has scratched through the initial price and lowered it at least twice. I found that simply staring in silence at the pad of paper for a long time would result in the vendor cutting the price.

Rule # 7 - Imply a bundled purchase -- OK, now that the price has been cut 25-30%, ask the salesman what deal he would give you if you buy two items. Expect 5% off. Ask for three items; get another 5%. Then add a very expensive 4th item -- one which you do not intend to buy. This will excite the vendor and he will do a bunch of calculations which you will be unable to follow. The price will come down for the expensive item as well as for the other items you intend to buy. Lock those prices and drop the expensive item.

At this point, you should have been able to shave close to 50% off the initial price.