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Path clear for Rafale fighter deal: Antony

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India’s hunt for acquisition of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) is coming to a close with the defence ministry giving the green signal to the evaluation process that led to selection of the French Rafale fighter. The plane was chosen as it was the lowest bidder on the basis of its lifecycle cost and technology transfer. The total deal is worth $20 billion (Rs 1.12 lakh crore) with options for further purchases.

Replying to a letter written on February 27, 2012 by TDP Rajya Sabha member MV Mysura Reddy alleging manipulation of the MMRCA evaluation process, defence minister AK Antony said: "The issues raised by you were examined by independent monitors who have concluded that the approach and methodology adopted by the Contract Negotiations Committee (CNC) in the evaluation of the commercial proposals thus far, have been reasonable and appropriate and within the terms of the Request for Proposals (RFR) and Defence Procurement Procedure, 2006."

The Indian Air Force on January 31 had declared Rafale as the preferred bidder, overriding the claims of the multi-nation Eurofighter. According to negotiations, 18 Rafale fighters will arrive in India from mid-2015, with another 108 to be built in India under collaboration.

As reported in the Hindustan Times, Reddy had written to Antony stating: "The alleged manipulation of the evaluation process in picking the (Rafale), which resulted in the decision to procure 126 MMRCA has raised serious apprehensions not only across the country but also worldwide. If a proper decision is not taken, the country's credibility will be at stake."

Two days later, Antony ordered an inquiry into all the points raised by Reddy.

Talking to HT after receiving Antony's final response on Monday evening in Hyderabad, Reddy said he was not satisfied with the reply. "I will wait for the report after the defence ministry has examined the finalised CNC recommendations as promised by the defence minister," he said.
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http://www.hindustantimes.com/India...fale-fighter-deal-Antony/Article1-886703.aspx

Finally this Reddy "Khota" "Koduku" "Howlla" can shut up and let people do their job, we have such ignorant fools leading the public!
 
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The deal is 20bn $ ? dang !! a whopping 180mn a piece ? That's rich for our blood actually...

Can't wait for rafale in INDIAN colours :devil:
 
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The deal is 20bn $ ? dang !! a whopping 180mn a piece ? That's rich for our blood actually...

Can't wait for rafale in INDIAN colours :devil:
Don't forget the $20 billion price tag includes total life cycle cost n not just fly away cost(u r forgeting we went for the lowest bidder)
N don't forget 50% of the contract value will come back to india($10 billion)

N considering we r already paying close to $100 million for mki (fly away cost) what else had u expected...:undecided:
 
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Don't forget the $20 billion price tag includes total life cycle cost n not just fly away cost(u r forgeting we went for the lowest bidder)
N don't forget 50% of the contract value will come back to india($10 billion)

And considering we r already paying close to $100 million for mki (fly away cost) what else had u expected...:undecided:
It is the best deal we could get, apart from all that we will get ToT for some high tech stuff which we could not have got so easily.. then the common support structure between the Mirages and of course the experience in dealing with the French....
 
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It is the best deal we could get, apart from all that we will get ToT for some high tech stuff which we could not have got so easily.. then the common support structure between the Mirages and of course the experience in dealing with the French....
Due to our vast experience with mirage the transition won't take much time i guess n other than that french will also help us in jet engine development n don't forget AESA radar technology

Most importantly it will help our domestic industry absorb various western technologies which we couldn't have got with the russians
 
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Finally this Reddy "Khota" "Koduku" "Howlla" can shut up and let people do their job, we have such ignorant fools leading the public!
no he cant becoz that guy has itself taken commission from Typhoon consortium group to scrap this deal.I think there should be a
CBI enquiry on him only:lol:

Its hurting..Isnt it?:rofl:
ignore those b**t hurt people ,post has been reported
 
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no he cant becoz that guy has itself taken commission from Typhoon consortium group to scrap this deal.I think there should be a
CBI enquiry on him only:lol:
No, this guy should be hanged from a meteor missile on a rafale and should be locked and fired towards a typhoon.. deserves all the drama..
 
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Don't forget the $20 billion price tag includes total life cycle cost n not just fly away cost(u r forgeting we went for the lowest bidder)
N don't forget 50% of the contract value will come back to india($10 billion)

N considering we r already paying close to $100 million for mki (fly away cost) what else had u expected...:undecided:

A}Lowest bidder among Eurofighter and Rafale bid...

B}I just hope these 20 billion $ includes the cost of weapons and spares also otherwise we will have to shell out another 10 Billion $ for the weapons for these aircrafts....

C}We are expecting PakFa to cost around 100 Million$....and here we are paying 180 million$ for 4.5 Gen aircraft....

D}The Sukhoi that you are talking about will be equiped with 5 Gen equipments which will help us in reducing R&D cost of FGFA....
 
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A}Lowest bidder among Eurofighter and Rafale bid...

B}I just hope these 20 billion $ includes the cost of weapons and spares also otherwise we will have to shell out another 10 Billion $ for the weapons for these aircrafts....

C}We are expecting PakFa to cost around 100 Million$....and here we are paying 180 million$ for 4.5 Gen aircraft....

D}The Sukhoi that you are talking about will be equiped with 5 Gen equipments which will help us in reducing R&D cost of FGFA....
i agree with u to some extent
1.We r already in dire need of new jets for over a decade now

2.Super sukhoi's will remain a 4.5 gen plane no matter which weapons u add

3.Don't expect PAKFA(not FGFA) deliveries for india before 2019-20

4.PAKFA $100 million cost is a 2011 estimate (we had a estimated cost of $80 million for rafale)
Don't u expect cost escalation by 2020(actual delivery)

so what do u suggest how to fill the gap between 2016-2020 (rafale is expected delivery date is 2016-17)

5.rafale technologies will help us in development of FGFA

6.how do we fill the ground attack plane role without rafale (PAKFA n sukhois can't be used for that role)
 
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Livefist reports the same

Livefist: Indian MoD Clears Path For Rafale: Report

Dassault Aviation will heave a big sigh of relief. For now.*The Indian Ministry of Defence has completed inquiries into a recent complaint about the selection of the Rafale in India's M-MRCA fighter competition, according to a*Hindustan Times*report today, and final negotiations are on. *The final negotiation process had been held up following a complaint received earlier this year.Responding to*a March letter*by then Member of Parliament MV Mysura Reddy, defence minister A.K. Antony is quoted by*Hindustan Times*to have recently responded saying, "The issues raised by you were examined by independent monitors who have concluded that the approach and methodology adopted by the Contract Negotiations Committee (CNC) in the evaluation of the commercial proposals thus far, have been reasonable and appropriate and within the terms of the Request for Proposals (RFR) and Defence Procurement Procedure, 2006."A*separate report*in*The Tribune*today suggests that while the inquiry, conducted by three independent monitors, has indeed concluded that all procedures were followed by the Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC), it is likely that the process will be looked at again by the Department of Defence Finance once final recommendations are submitted
 
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Guys 20 billion includes, cost of spare, maintanance and ammunition costs and fly away cost.
 
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