India can export arms at cheaper prices than China: official

[Rahul9090]

A Tejas light combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force (Internet photo)

To compete against China in the overseas weapons market, Narendra Modi, the newly elected prime minister of India will likely push the nation to provide weapon systems to developing nations at much lower prices, according to the Moscow-based Military-Industrial Courier.

Echoing this possibility, Avinash Chander, chief of India's state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently told the New Delhi-based Press Trust of India that the country needs a "policy mechanism" for exporting weapon systems to friendly foreign nations. "We have a list of equipment that includes the Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', 'Akash' air defence system, 'Prahar' class of missiles and 'BrahMos' supersonic cruise missiles along with a number of systems that can be exported," said Chander.

One advantage that Chinese weapons have is their price compared to American and Russian weapon systems. However, Chander said that India can compete with China and offer even cheaper prices. "There are various other systems, like if you take strategic missiles, the long-range missiles that China sells to Saudi Arabia and the cost at which we produce, it would be one-third or one-fourth," he told the paper.

"Many times Indian weapons are a lot cheaper," Chander added, "What we are suggesting is that there should be a single window clearance system for export of weapons in a timebound manner." Using the nation's domestic light combat aircraft as an example, Chander indicated that there is scope to export 500-1,000 cost competitive Teja fighters. "LCA is likely to be ready for induction into IAF by the end of this year after attaining the Final Operational Clearance," said the DRDO chief.

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[Chinese-Dragon]

Well, we are currently the 4th largest weapons exporters in the world. And expanding fast.

If India can compete then maybe they will rise up the rankings.

 

[kbd-raaf]

Like what?

Our factories currently don't produce enough the Indian Armed Forces let alone being cost competitive for foreign countries.

 

[Gautam]

Will Pakistan buy from us then? Its a very big market for arms and weapons.

 

[nair]

Like what?

Our factories currently don't produce enough the Indian Armed Forces let alone being cost competitive for foreign countries.

Is this the first time you heard a DRDO official speaking???????

 

[UFO77]

I think LCA is modified, which can be used to spray pesticides for crops.

 

[Yaduveer]

And DRDO struck again ...!

Big Mouth little work !

 

[forcetrip]

They want to sell Ballistic missiles to Saudi Arabia for one fourth of China is charging. I dont know what to make of this article. How do I take this seriously?

 

[HariPrasad]

Arms race price war: India aims to undercut China in exports

• Staff Reporter
• 2014-06-25
• 16:23 (GMT+8)

A Tejas light combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force. (Internet photo)

Narendra Modi, the newly elected prime minister of India, will likely push for the nation to provide arms to developing nations at lower prices than China, according to the Moscow-based Military-Industrial Courier.

Echoing this possibility, Avinash Chander, chief of India's state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently told the New Delhi-based Press Trust of India that the country needs a "policy mechanism" for exporting weapon systems to friendly foreign nations. "We have a list of equipment that includes the Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', 'Akash' air defence system, 'Prahar' class of missiles and 'BrahMos' supersonic cruise missiles along with a number of systems that can be exported," Chander said.

One advantage that Chinese weapons have is their price compared to American and Russian weapon systems. However, Chander said that India can compete with China and offer even cheaper prices. "There are various other systems, like if you take strategic missiles, the long-range missiles that China sells to Saudi Arabia and the cost at which we produce, it would be one-third or one-fourth," he told the paper.

"Many times Indian weapons are a lot cheaper," Chander added, "What we are suggesting is that there should be a single window clearance system for export of weapons in a timebound manner." Using the nation's domestic light combat aircraft as an example, Chander indicated that there is scope to export 500-1,000 cost competitive Teja fighters. "LCA is likely to be ready for induction into IAF by the end of this year after attaining the Final Operational Clearance," the DRDO chief said.

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[Chinese-Dragon]

Already posted:

India can export arms at cheaper prices than China: official

 

[conworldus]

BrahMos cost close to 3 million dollars a pop. It is one of the most expensive short range cruise missiles in its class (250kg war head). Comparable Chinese missiles are in the sub 2 million dollar range.

India would have subsidize the export to cut below China's prices.

 

[HariPrasad]

Already posted:

India can export arms at cheaper prices than China: official

Ok Man .

Thanks for drawing attention.

BrahMos cost close to 3 million dollars a pop. It is one of the most expensive short range cruise missiles in its class (250kg war head). Comparable Chinese missiles are in the sub 2 million dollar range.

India would have subsidize the export to cut below China's prices.

There is no comperable missile to brahmos in chinese inventory.

 

[cnleio]

China & PLA stand higher in Tibet Plateau mountains.

 

[HariPrasad]

I think LCA is modified, which can be used to spray pesticides for crops.

J 20 is better suited for the purpose.

 

[Indien]

BrahMos cost close to 3 million dollars a pop. It is one of the most expensive short range cruise missiles in its class (250kg war head). Comparable Chinese missiles are in the sub 2 million dollar range.

India would have subsidize the export to cut below China's prices.

yeah but that price is worth it. with 3.5 mach an hour, its the world's fastest cruise missile, its manoeuvrability and precision is also excellent.