AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes signed off Thursday on an $18.5 billion order for 200 of Airbus' new A320neo aircraft, The order is the largest ever, eclipsing the previous record set just Wednesday by another A320neo customer, Asian carrier IndiGo. Airlines often negotiate discounts on large deals.
I think India and Russia is developing their own 5th gen fighter PAK-FA. No doubt F-35 is one of the best right now. But India really need 5 gen so fast. PAK-FA times frame looks nice as same time China will be ready with its own may be Pakistan will grab some from China. Only disadvantage if...
If India has technology and can make 10,000+ range ICBM it should go ahead with this. I don't see reasons not to do it. even France UK or China dont have enemy sitting 10000 KM away. If India want to be global power. It should make something with larger range or else its a conman scene India...
Hi Bhagat, there are always some threat to every county but term substantial has big meaning. The only threat India can have is from China that too doesn't look like war is possible is coming 20/25 years. Can you explain which other country India has threat from?
Finally it looks like Admiral Gorshkov is coming to India, Indian were waiting for this moment for long. Training is very important for navy personnel. I think Gorshkov will give slight edge to Indian navy then others.
Ideal choice would be S-400 (range- 40 km, Flight ceiling- 30 km) for India plus it designed to counter stealth aircraft as well. India should also make some kind of JV with Russia for S-500 keeping Chinese ICBM in mind.
I believe India-Japan Relations is based on more balance of threat attitude then balance of power. Their relationship is increasing slowly for last many years, I don't think so it has anything to do with Chinas rise?
I am amazed too multi-role helicopters (MRH) never heard HAL had any plan for this. Last i heard was india was buying 16 multirole helicopters (MRH) MH-60 'Romeo' from US under the FMS route.
If you look at MRCA closely it is designed to make a mix of Russian and European or American fighter. Do doubt Mig-35 is a good aircraft and If IAF wanted it they dint had to go through all this MRCA process, they would have bought it straight from Russia keeping their close relationship in...