Has india trapped himself in a whirlpool by issuing big MRCA tender?
What will be the reaction of Russia if India does not choose MiG-35
Fulcrum-F? Will Russia get closer to Pakistan?
What will be the reaction of America if India does not choose F-16IN
Fighting Falcon or F/A-18E/F Super Hornet? Will Civil Nuclear Energy contract between America and India be affected? And what Pakistan will gain in this scenario?
and finally
What will be the reaction of France if India does not choose Rafale? Will France resume the contract with Pakistan? And how Dassault (the major contributor in LCA project) will react towards LCA?
regards,
This MMRCA has raised as many eyebrows during the last couple of years.and especially when 123 deal popped up on the table.
But one thing is sure that,MRCA has both technical and political considerations.
And for you, Russia knows that it is out of the game.Introducing Mig-35 as a contendor is only to leverage other contendors. Indo-Russian strategic ties are not that simple as what an ordinary person conceives.Though I have to check down some high level strategic co-operation between the both, the relation is an all weather and time tested.
If some one says this ,then instantly a joe and jack brings the Gorshkov file.But it is quiet essential to review the whole deal,which ofcourse is not just the anchored ship.Its a combined deal for 2 nuke subs,consultancy for Arihant and follow-on class,Aircraft carrier,MIGs and other classified items.
If the deal is just a buyer and seller relationship,India might have opted out a way back when the cost escalated.But its far more than that and these jungali babus dont let you know whats the whole thing is about. The russian participation for MRCA has been already compensated.
And people do have to understand what the main idea behind the deal is.Its not just aircraft.Its more than that.And you will understand the main reason only in 2012.
And f-16IN will never be an Indian fighter.India is again in no mood to let these american sentrys guard the IAF bases and log a detailed flying mission report.
That aircraft that brings in both technology and adds value in other aspects is only an european fighter.
There is nothing the other 5 participants can do after being kicked out.US and Russians have been already compensated with both military and civilian deals as well as french. It is only that the country that wins the deal will keep production line working while making publicity for future offers.
Just like the recent VVIP chopper deal which gave life to 4000 employees.
The fruits of MRCA have already been noticed in India.After all,it is a good timing even after long delays.