Combat Drones: How US-Israeli Tango is risking India’s Security Scenario

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Combat Drones: How US-Israeli Tango is risking India’s Security Scenario
Published October 13, 2017 SOURCE: THOMAS D’SOUZA / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG

India’s quest to buy Combat drones from Israel and United States seems to be heading to nowhere after reports emerged that both Israel and the United States have suddenly developed cold feet on supply and transfer of Combat Drone technology to India. India’s request for 100 Stealth Combat Avenger Drones are still pending with Trump administration and India’s closest exporter of defense equipment over the years, Israel too wants to restrict the sale of combat drones to India in lieu of new export restriction imposed by Israeli government reportedly under American pressure. India’s Plans to purchase 10 Israeli Heron-TP is yet to be materialized even after 3 years of negotiation. Reportedly Israel has offered India Range restricted export variant of Heron-TP which was developed and offered to Non-MTCR Countries even though India already has entered MTCR Group. Israeli companies due to new government export restrictions on drones are not willing to Transfer Technology of its Heron-TP for ” Make in India ” to fulfill an expanded order with a local Indian partner. India’s good old friend, Russia is yet to develop combat drones on its own which it can offer to India, while India’s own efforts to develop armed drones based on local Rustam-1 and Rustom-II drone platforms are running behind schedules and are yet to enter production or achieve any key milestones which have only prolonged India’s urgent need for armed drones for its forces . Pakistan on another hand already has developed Burraq armed UAV based on Chinese Transfer of Technology and is also keen on acquiring China’s ‘Wing Loong II’ Armed (Predator-class) medium-altitude, long-endurance drones to further enhance its strike capabilities. Pakistan also has been offered an armed version of Turkey’s Anka-S Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Class UAV which could further enhance its armed drone fleet. US-Israeli undesired tango on sale of armed drones to India, which both countries admit is their closest strategic partner in Asia will only create security complications for Indian Defence forces ,which will only help Pakistan which has been opposing sale of armed drones to India out of fear that it could be used to target terrorist camps and facilities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir . Disclaimer : Articles published under ” MY TAKE ” are articles written by Guest Writers and Opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. IDRW.ORG is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of IDRW.ORG and IDRW.ORG does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same. article is for information purposes only and not intended to constitute professional advice . Article by THOMAS D’SOUZA, cannot be republished Partially or Full without consent from Writer or idrw.org Note: If you have personal opinion and want to contribute for” MY TAKE ”on Defence matters kindly email us at idrw.org@gmail.com

idrw.org .Read more at India No 1 Defence News Website http://idrw.org/combat-drones-how-us-israeli-tango-is-risking-indias-security-scenario/#more-150785 .

 

[c.t.ramesh]

India is go for white people pet dog level recent year. Modi govt totally waste foreign diplomatic view point also voting at time in north india desi song and dance because north india didn't good education.

 

[Omega007]

India is go for white people pet dog level recent year. Modi govt totally waste foreign diplomatic view point also voting at time in north india desi song and dance because north india didn't good education.

Is this some sort of old Germanic tongue you are speaking here??

 

[Smriti95]

Another BS article by college kid in idrw.
A deal has already been signed with Israel for Heron TP XP which has a 450 kg payload (whereas the standard Heron TP has 1200 kg payload) and US is likely to approve Avenger sale during Mike Pence trip.

 

[#hydra#]

I am glad if the news is true,since drone tech still in its infancy,its the right time to start in-house development.

 

[Kinetic]

Combat Drones: How US-Israeli Tango is risking India’s Security Scenario
Published October 13, 2017 SOURCE: THOMAS D’SOUZA / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG

India’s quest to buy Combat drones from Israel and United States seems to be heading to nowhere after reports emerged that both Israel and the United States have suddenly developed cold feet on supply and transfer of Combat Drone technology to India. India’s request for 100 Stealth Combat Avenger Drones are still pending with Trump administration and India’s closest exporter of defense equipment over the years, Israel too wants to restrict the sale of combat drones to India in lieu of new export restriction imposed by Israeli government reportedly under American pressure. India’s Plans to purchase 10 Israeli Heron-TP is yet to be materialized even after 3 years of negotiation. Reportedly Israel has offered India Range restricted export variant of Heron-TP which was developed and offered to Non-MTCR Countries even though India already has entered MTCR Group. Israeli companies due to new government export restrictions on drones are not willing to Transfer Technology of its Heron-TP for ” Make in India ” to fulfill an expanded order with a local Indian partner. India’s good old friend, Russia is yet to develop combat drones on its own which it can offer to India, while India’s own efforts to develop armed drones based on local Rustam-1 and Rustom-II drone platforms are running behind schedules and are yet to enter production or achieve any key milestones which have only prolonged India’s urgent need for armed drones for its forces . Pakistan on another hand already has developed Burraq armed UAV based on Chinese Transfer of Technology and is also keen on acquiring China’s ‘Wing Loong II’ Armed (Predator-class) medium-altitude, long-endurance drones to further enhance its strike capabilities. Pakistan also has been offered an armed version of Turkey’s Anka-S Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Class UAV which could further enhance its armed drone fleet. US-Israeli undesired tango on sale of armed drones to India, which both countries admit is their closest strategic partner in Asia will only create security complications for Indian Defence forces ,which will only help Pakistan which has been opposing sale of armed drones to India out of fear that it could be used to target terrorist camps and facilities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir . Disclaimer : Articles published under ” MY TAKE ” are articles written by Guest Writers and Opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. IDRW.ORG is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of IDRW.ORG and IDRW.ORG does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same. article is for information purposes only and not intended to constitute professional advice . Article by THOMAS D’SOUZA, cannot be republished Partially or Full without consent from Writer or idrw.org Note: If you have personal opinion and want to contribute for” MY TAKE ”on Defence matters kindly email us at idrw.org@gmail.com

idrw.org .Read more at India No 1 Defence News Website http://idrw.org/combat-drones-how-us-israeli-tango-is-risking-indias-security-scenario/#more-150785 .

Hey slave, listen the Avenger is the grandpa of Predator in terms of capabilities so its normal that you are shit@ng in pants.