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  1. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Russia is not USSR. Even USSR never supported Naxals or Indian communists. There are some suspicions on China. But nothing on Russia.
  2. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    See when you went to Russia, you knew what is in store. Russia was recovering from catastrophic events of 90s which split the country into several pieces and destroyed its economy. You knew what would be the maturity of its industries in such conditions. If I go to a second-hand goods store, I...
  3. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Nobody here is an American or Russian Chamcha. The agents don't operate on this message board. The agents cultivate friendships with military officers and place favorable news in mass media. I appreciate that 98% posters here come due to genuine interest. However posters get influenced by...
  4. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Very strong Western lobbies have developed in India to promote Western weapons for Indian government contracts. These people are using shady means to influence, resulting in price-rigging and poor terms.
  5. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    The issue is not buying from USA or Israel. I never said that. The first preference should be local industry. No difference should be made between public and private for government contracts if a company is Indian. Indian companies should be allowed to buy technology (one time expense) rather...
  6. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    There is a difference in "indigenous" and "build locally". India still imports large amount of machinery. Indian engineering industry has learnt a lot but there is a lot more to learn. India remains dependent on imports in defense.
  7. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    This thread has totally digressed from the topic and has become a slanging match. Hope Admins intervene.
  8. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    American supercarriers are designed with 50 years life, but neither Russia nor India are at American technical level in this area.
  9. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Do you really think a run down 1980 Carrier would become a frontline ship for 600M USD?? There was a mistake on both sides in estimating work on the ship. India paid because it saw benefit in the deal. The risk to Vik is not its vintage, but supportability as Russia is not a big Carrier...
  10. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Life of a ship is its design life. You can carry on by multiple overhauls. No Carrier lasts 50-60 years in its original state.
  11. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    You are goddamn crazy. You are the biggest threat to this country. I do not know what is it that is in your head. You cannot prove any of my numbers false. You are just an ignorant fool.
  12. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    The semi-socialism of India was needed other wise country would have split again. People forget the divisions in Hindu society and even in Muslim society. It takes time to build a nation. The independence gained in 1947 is only a milestone.
  13. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Tired arguments. Revisionist. Nehru largely did what was appropriate to his time and condition of the country. Nehru's only fault was that he was idealist and he misread China. Even BJP refrains from criticizing Nehru. India went to USSR in panic when American tilt towards Pakistan became clear.
  14. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    1. Did MOD initiate a cancellation of contract? You are going by press reports. Show me an official communication that contradicts me. It is clear to even a fool that Russia would have inducted the ship if Indian MOD cancelled the contract. 2. No. Show me the figures. 3. No. 4. You are...
  15. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    1. MOD has cancelled contracts even after spending millions of dollars. MOD can always ask the supplier country to refund the money after cancelling the contract, if there is a breach of contract. 2. In a refurbishment project, the scope will become obvious only when you remove the old...
  16. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    Money - let us not think that Russia is bankrupt and needs our money badly. We go to Russia because we like its products. If you think defence forces are boneheads, then of course I cannot help you. IAF selected Rafale because it was the best product. I do not doubt it. But procurement...
  17. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    If you are correct, then there was no need for India to pay increased price for Vik. India could have just declined. But India decided to pay and take delivery. This means that the reports you are reading are not in tune with the reality. INS Vikrant is not yet inducted due to delays. Its air...
  18. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    We can build T-72 and T-90 engines while we have to import Arjun engine. The T-90 has higher local content compared to Arjun. These are indisputable facts.
  19. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    No. It is not true. If Russians have charged beyond the contract, the contract is liable to be cancelled. Every contract has some slack. Also sometimes requirements change and supplier takes advantage of that. We got Vik and T-90 at very good prices. We are building INS Vikrant. It has...
  20. garg_bharat

    Don't buy the hype: Russia's military is much weaker than Putin wants us to think

    I don't care if Rafale is bought or not. However my prediction stands. And militarymen who think USA is a friend will be deeply disappointed in future. India chose a non-aligned path for itself due to its unique civilization and values. I think that stands, above anything else.
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