Capt.Popeye
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This whole procurement debacle could have been avoided if you opted for the Super Bug - The American's are reliable supplier (assuming you don't anger them too much), they deliver on time and their systems are the some of the best around with great support programs and after-market care.
I get it, the EFT and Rafale are better than the Super Hornet, I agree, but what good is a better aircraft if you can't even solve the procurement problem?
Had you opted for this, you'd have had it years ago. Instead you'll be offering tenders, RFPs and trials for years more, and still not have anything to show for it.
India's defense procurement policies actually make me a bit unwell, it's that bad.
And if you like the Super Hornet, maybe you can get yourselves a Growler or two to go along with it:
If you put your faith in the American's, they'll open up their defense industry even more and allow you things they'd have refused in the past.
Thanks but No Thanks.
Americans are best handled a little gingerly...... and at a bit of an arm's length. India knows that well from its own experience; but much more than that...... seeing the state of some guys in the neighborhood.
No rush.... the Americans will slowly put even more on the table; India will then have to handle all that with the required discrimination. Right now, the Americans are also slowly waking upto the fact that they need other Countries (who are rational and capable) on their side. Gone are the days that they could walk around looking for client-states.
There was a time when CENTCOM could decide which 'Domino' (i.e. Govt/Leader) would fall and when; in some part of the World. Now CENTCOM has to come to social media to drum up support. Times change.
