Policy of lets build in Pakistan - INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN
spending money on Nukes which will never be used will be a burden on the defence budget!
What would happen if Indians use their friendship with Israel to scalper the deal! Even if PAK has paid the money! The right thing to do is which I believe should be joint research and development with China TOT built in Pakistan. That is future for Pakistan.
Will the helicopters be new or second hand, refurbished ones.
Have the PAK armed Forces haven't learned anything about american way of foreign policy towards Pakistan - sanctions?
PA troops can come out as winners if this is done properly! the economic climate as it is right now is a buyers market with countries after Afghanistan and Iraq involvement have surplus to sell. They can get whatever they choose as replacement and defence companies will offer suitable...
With all economic problems right now is the perfect time to make great deals with AugustaWestland, Airbus Helicopters and any Chinese manufacturers as they need a big contract to keep the their helicopter line open and licence manufacture and TOT could be part of the contract!
My personal view...
This is the right time for Pakistan Army if they choose the right rifle, it can come out with a great deal and ToT and it could lead to more and better equipment for the Army!