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I would say they both are extremely important.
India and Pakistan spend huge on Defence. This may provide ample fodder to fans here on a defence forum to indulge in a d!ck measuring contest but in reality neither country is in a position to spend big bucks on foreign acquisitions which hardly create any meaningful jobs at home or bring valuable tech leading to developmental gains from MIC unlike in West.
JF-17 and LCA are both a step towards not only indigenous production but a major leap in National Confidence, Job Creation and other ancillary benefits which Defence Industries bring. Ideally both countries should cut back on defence spending, agree to mutually beneficial peace till they both lift themselves up from criminal poverty but hey who are we kidding! In a realistic world the best we can hope for is that spending is minimised and indigenous productions is step in that direction.
JF-17 is a big achievement for Pakistanis, they have a fractional budget when compared to Indians and yet they have managed to develop a credible modern fighter in a much shorter time, albeit with China's help. Indian's might cry foul but Indians didn't develop LCA in isolation - even they have received foreign support and input. The difference is they have paid for it. The development Roadmap of JF-17 and upcoming increase in production capacity gives Pakistan ample space to counter India it's primary threat. I applaud Pakistanis for playing it smart and effectively negating India's edge at a fraction of money India spends. While Pakistan may find if difficult to carry out offensive attacks deep within Indian space, it is relatively secure in it's defence.
LCA though late is still a crowning achievement for India, it puts India in august group of countries having wherewithal to successfully design and induct an aircraft. India's defence requirement suggest a need for numbers as they likely face a two front theatre and handfuls of Rafales are insufficient to the task. What was sorely needed is a low cost modern alternative which Indians can churn out by hundreds and LCA gives them that option. Now if only India can get it's act together and push towards setting up an efficient eco-system of vendors and assemblers. I know given the success of Indian Auto Industries that capacity exists just the right incentive is missing. Make in India with entry of private players may just be a watershed moment.
India and Pakistan spend huge on Defence. This may provide ample fodder to fans here on a defence forum to indulge in a d!ck measuring contest but in reality neither country is in a position to spend big bucks on foreign acquisitions which hardly create any meaningful jobs at home or bring valuable tech leading to developmental gains from MIC unlike in West.
JF-17 and LCA are both a step towards not only indigenous production but a major leap in National Confidence, Job Creation and other ancillary benefits which Defence Industries bring. Ideally both countries should cut back on defence spending, agree to mutually beneficial peace till they both lift themselves up from criminal poverty but hey who are we kidding! In a realistic world the best we can hope for is that spending is minimised and indigenous productions is step in that direction.
JF-17 is a big achievement for Pakistanis, they have a fractional budget when compared to Indians and yet they have managed to develop a credible modern fighter in a much shorter time, albeit with China's help. Indian's might cry foul but Indians didn't develop LCA in isolation - even they have received foreign support and input. The difference is they have paid for it. The development Roadmap of JF-17 and upcoming increase in production capacity gives Pakistan ample space to counter India it's primary threat. I applaud Pakistanis for playing it smart and effectively negating India's edge at a fraction of money India spends. While Pakistan may find if difficult to carry out offensive attacks deep within Indian space, it is relatively secure in it's defence.
LCA though late is still a crowning achievement for India, it puts India in august group of countries having wherewithal to successfully design and induct an aircraft. India's defence requirement suggest a need for numbers as they likely face a two front theatre and handfuls of Rafales are insufficient to the task. What was sorely needed is a low cost modern alternative which Indians can churn out by hundreds and LCA gives them that option. Now if only India can get it's act together and push towards setting up an efficient eco-system of vendors and assemblers. I know given the success of Indian Auto Industries that capacity exists just the right incentive is missing. Make in India with entry of private players may just be a watershed moment.
but damn indian media is just on a whole other level
i am actually feeling bad for you ppl
( on a lighter note its better then painting a french jet by the way)even that painting took 35+ years lol.. 
but srsly this Zee news is really pathetic man i have seen their reporting on China's WW2 victory parade and many other reports too and well i don't know what to say.... 
