Russia to lease another Nuclear Sub to India in December

[Abingdonboy]

There is a possibility that India may go for 3rd sub of this class,one of the unfinished hull...Named Iribis..

This will, naturally , be quite a bit more costly and take more time to enter service.

 

[SR-91]

No. Parrikar will set-up the groundwork, but I believe the deals will be signed when Modi visits Russia. I am expecting nuclear submarine deal, T-90MS modernization, Super Su-30MKI modernization, and potential S-400 triumf.

Leasing of Nuclear submarine is controversial. IMO, it shouldn't be signed by PM and Defense Minister Parrikar should be sent to Russia.

 

[Jai Bharat]

And what of the two most critical deals- FGFA and MRTA?

I am beginning to become rather sceptical about both. They are behind schedule and the lack of any noise about the MRTA is worrying. IAF has yet to even fly the T-50, and the new engine is still only on paper. Russia is on a tight budget now as well, unlikely to spend anything beyond what India would devote to the project, and we would be entirely sponsoring Russian defence industry, which is a complete waste.

Since neither major contract has been signed with either, it might still be possible to go for something else. Medium transport jets are abundant in the market. If no major ToT is offered, then deal should be scrapped imo. Boeing has made a number of comments about expanding their presence in Indian aerospace. I suspect they are seeking to snatch this deal with their own offer from the Russians if nothing major happens soon. Also need to factor in that US is very determined to crush Russian industry and economy right now, and is/will push hard for any moves that weaken their arms exports.

Leasing of Nuclear submarine is controversial. IMO, it shouldn't be signed by PM and Defense Minister Parrikar should be sent to Russia.

That might be true, but there is not really anyone left to object any more. Russia right now couldn't care less about Western sentiments, and America is more concerned about selling more conventional arms. Nobody, not even the Arabs, care about what Pakistan has to say, and China will remain silent, as they do not want to be seen as concerned about growing Indian naval strength.

 

[surya kiran]

Leasing of Nuclear submarine is controversial.

agreed. But it is a necessity. If you want two cbgs operating simultaneously, you would need 2 SSN deployed in front of them.

 

[SR-91]

agreed. But it is a necessity. If you want two cbgs operating simultaneously, you would need 2 SSN deployed in front of them.

u got it buddy, ill give u 2. But not SSN


Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-cr

 

[kaykay]

u got it buddy, ill give u 2. But not SSN


Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-cr

While buying 2 Kilos direct from Russia is new, discussion on another Akula is going on for a while now. So India might end up buying/leasing 2 submarines ( 1 akula and 2 kilos)