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. ur having some strange dreams lately..
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It is also my fav but all the NATO allies are waiting for f-35 and in the same time the economic crisis in EU and most of backing in this project comes from Germany only, if Ger withdraw from the eft project I don't see any good future of it, in due course it can survive only if India join the project as a partner. But India has its own project like LCA, MCA
Why F16.................Reports indicate that the Indian Air Force is not too interested in buying the F-16, since the Pakistan Air Force already operates the same type, and, having had exercises along with F-16s of the USAF, RSAF and other air forces. The capabilities of the F-16 appear to be similar to the Mirage 2000s that the IAF currently operates. The F-16 is also more prone to pilot errors than the Mirage 2000H, which would also work against the F-16. Lockheed Martin may be removed from the competition due to its willingness to provide advanced F-16s to Pakistan.
Alos old design.
F18.................Good Plane, but uncle SAM is not a reliable partner to trust upon.
Gripen..................As per my knowledge (which is not too good, but still........), this is the smallest and most inferior plane in most aspects of the competition.
Is that word afford
You are not sure how the fourth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) and now second fastest growing economy can afford 120 Rafale. No Offence, but can't control my laugh.
Leave the economy, please read below.
India to buy $ 100 billion weapons, defence equipment
Updated at: 1144 PST, Sunday, September 27, 2009
NEW DELHI: India plans to spend an estimated $100 billion on defence over the next decade to modernize its Soviet-era arsenal and is pushing the Obama administration to ease the acquisition of US weapons and technology, according to a US Newspaper.
With its growing military footprint, India is steering away from traditional ally Russia, its main weapons supplier, and looking toward the United States to help upgrade its weapons systems and troop gear, the newspaper reported.
Indias expanding military ambitions, and the US role in selling this nuclear-armed nation more firepower, is starting to worry Pakistan, the report said. India also has ongoing border disputes with another Asian giant, China, which defeated it in a short 1962 war.
This increase in Indias military spending is seen with rising anxiety here in Pakistan, said Hasan-Askari Rizvi, a leading defence analyst in Pakistan.
As long as India builds pressure on Pakistan militarily, Pakistan wont move troops to fight the Taliban, period. In the future, there could potentially be a situation like the 1965 war between India and Pakistan, where both used American weapons against each other.
India is pushing the Obama administration to ease the acquisition of US weapons and technology. Already this year, a high-level US government group cleared the way for Lockheed and Boeing to offer India cutting-edge radar technology for fighter jets. At the US Embassy in New Delhi, defence contractors such as Northrop Grumman are sponsoring little league baseball teams, the companies names stitched onto the uniforms.
About 70 percent of Indias military equipment comes from Russia, said Sitanshu Kar, a spokesman for the Indian Defense Ministry. But some Indian military officials have complained about the quality and cost of Russian equipment and have advocated a shift to US suppliers.
Weve had a long-standing relationship with Russia. But thats changing now, Kar said.
The country that spawned the Gandhian principles of non-violence now has a shopping list that includes 126 fighter jets, 155mm howitzers, long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, vast cargo planes used in long-distance conflicts, high-tech helicopters and deep-water submarines. Boeing is vying with Lockheedalong with French, Russian and Swedish companies and a European consortiumfor a fighter jet deal worth about $10 billion.
India is holding flight tests for the fighter jets. Lockheed and Boeing have conducted demonstration flights for Indian celebrities and defense experts. Irrespective of who wins the deal, New Delhi is requiring that at least 50 percent of the contract value be farmed out to Indian companies for goods, labour and material.
After terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Indias financial capital, in November, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed to overhaul the countrys intelligence service and weaponry. And he has since reiterated the pledge.
We will do all that is necessary to modernize the security and intelligence services, and thats a commitment which is essential, Singh said after a budget announcement this summer.
ALSO:
Order value for MRCA: (from wikipedia)
The Order is for 126 aircraft with the option to buy another 64 - 74 more. While there were reports of the direct order being increased to 200, or split between two vendors, Former Chief of Air Staff of the IAF, Air Marshal S.P. Tyagi stated during Aero India 2007 that the number would remain the same, and would be sourced from a single vendor. The first squadron would be directly supplied by the vendor, while the rest would be manufactured under license in India by HAL. He stated however, that as the bidding progressed, this could change.
The Government of India has sanctioned approximately US$10 billion (Rs. 42,000 crore), with reports that another US$2 billion might be added to this. This is indicative of the high importance of the order to the respective vendors.
LAST ONE (also from wikipedia)
European fighters have become 25% cheaper. CEO of Eurofighter consortorium says that he now has more than 50% chance in the competition.
My WISH:
1. Rafale.
2. Typhoon.
3. F/A-18E/F
Howz your son???
I would say very thoughtful analysis .
I have read it twice - simply loved those reasons to reject US hardware , and Gripen being inferior of all .
Maliko...........tussi ta naraaz ho gaye lagde ho....I believe u hv soft corner in your heart for Gripen.
..now lets see what you wrote !Is that word afford
You are not sure how the fourth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) and now second fastest growing economy can afford 120 Rafale. No Offence, but can't control my laugh.
Leave the economy, please read below.
India to buy $ 100 billion weapons, defence equipment
Updated at: 1144 PST, Sunday, September 27, 2009
NEW DELHI: India plans to spend an estimated $100 billion on defence over the next decade to modernize its Soviet-era arsenal and is pushing the Obama administration to ease the acquisition of US weapons and technology, according to a US Newspaper.
.......you think just because India is planning to spend some dollars it will be able to afford and absorb any fighter aircraft ? You dont have any idea what a budget means right ? You do know what life cycle costs mean right !! 
...You know much life cycle costs does Rafale have ? Further if Rafale has to undergo any future upgrades you know how much it will cost considering that Frenchies are notoriously pricy !!
Ask anyone here about Sam's reliability. Ever heard about "Army, Allah and America?" You must be a very rich man; but for me, this amount is not SOME.
And if India want to induct Mig-35, then they need to cut the number to half (63). And lesser in case any other fighter is chosen.Now lets see your news article ---
100 billion over one decade -- one year = 10 Billion dollars. You know what is the cost of Rafale in the ongoing Brazil competition -- Its almost 8-10 Billion dollars for 36 aircrafts -- You know how much it will cost for 120 planes ?
