To Counter China, Indian BrahMos Missiles, Patrol Boats for Vietnam?

[Prometheus]

Either you are naive or spin mater, because if you knew history of Australian Army than you would not have asked such a silly question

Autralina Army goes by what big brother tells them and that is why lately they were in Afghanistan, they been in Iraq and they been WW 2 and WW1 fought in Galipoli against Turkish forces. Dude. you are strange.

let me give you a hint, watch movie Galipoli and may be you will learn some history of Australian Army.

ok i will watch .....thanx mate

 

[Andy Sandy]

One repeated criticism of hypersonic weapons programs is that they are technology-driven rather than mission-driven, i.e., the United States and other major powers seem to be developing this technology just because they can. The United States should take the lead in proposing a hypersonic missile test moratorium and seeking a permanent hypersonic test ban. Of course, production, deployment, and use of hypersonic missiles should eventually be prohibited under a permanent treaty. But a test ban is the critical element; it would be reliably verifiable, and it would all but preclude production and deployment. Nations do not generally go to war relying on untested weapons, and hypersonics are a technology particularly in need of thorough testing both to perfect and to validate weapon systems.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Will India sell military hardware, including BrahMos cruise missiles, to Vietnam? The move, which will definitely be viewed as hostile by China, will be the key point of discussion during Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung's two day visit to India, which starts tomorrow.

Equipping Vietnam - which is at the forefront of the escalating confrontation in South China Sea - with BrahMos may be interpreted by Beijing as a direct military intervention. BrahMos is primarily an anti-ship missile. (Read: China, Vietnam Say Want Lasting Solution to Sea Dispute)


The previous UPA government had refused to sell military hardware to Vietnam. The question that confronts the Narendra Modi-led NDA government now is whether it would bite the bullet. (Read: South-East Asian, Latin American Nations Express Interest in Acquiring BrahMos Missile)

Despite objections from China and the dispute about territorial limits in the South China Sea, India has fished in troubled waters, acquiring two oil blocks from Vietnam. And though China claims they are within its territorial waters, India has persisted with the exploration despite finding them commercially unviable.(Read: India May Explore Oil in South China Sea)

As New Delhi widens the arc of its "Look- East" policy - building long-term strategic engagement in trade and military - Vietnam is emerging as one of key pillars.

Last month, days before Chinese Premier Xi Jingping visited India, India had extended extended a $100 million (around Rs. 600 crore) export credit to Vietnam for defence deals during the visit of President Pranab Mukerjee.

At the end of his four-day visit, the two countries, in a joint statement, said the credit line would allow increased defence cooperation and details of what Vietnam would buy from India will soon be finalised. (Read: President Pranab Mukherjee Leaves for Vietnam)

Although New Delhi is tightlipped, sources said Vietnam is interested to source Off-Shore Patrol (OPVs) vessels from India too. It is understood the Vietnam wants four OPVs, which would be used to police the South China Seas.

India is already training the Vietnam Navy per personnel in - among other things - operating the Russian-origin Kilo-class submarine. So far it has trained over 500 personnel of the Vietnamese Navy. But Hanoi wants more.

In addition, India and Vietnam could arrive at an agreement to launch Vietnam's satellites into space. India is also keen on establishing a satellite tracking, data reception and processing centre in Ho Chi Minh city.

To Counter China, Indian BrahMos Missiles, Patrol Boats for Vietnam?

A move that makes sense. We do need a few allies.
On the headline: I am fedup of these TRP seeking sensational journalism crap. Much better headline wouldhave been " India will equip its alley Vietnam with etc etc"

One repeated criticism of hypersonic weapons programs is that they are technology-driven rather than mission-driven, i.e., the United States and other major powers seem to be developing this technology just because they can. The United States should take the lead in proposing a hypersonic missile test moratorium and seeking a permanent hypersonic test ban. Of course, production, deployment, and use of hypersonic missiles should eventually be prohibited under a permanent treaty. But a test ban is the critical element; it would be reliably verifiable, and it would all but preclude production and deployment. Nations do not generally go to war relying on untested weapons, and hypersonics are a technology particularly in need of thorough testing both to perfect and to validate weapon systems.

Although I donot agree with most of your post still found it a bit relevent to further discussions.

P.S. Nice DP, i am stuck by Cupid.