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  1. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    Lovers of American style Carriers should read this paper: http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/publications/CNAS Carrier_Hendrix_FINAL.pdf I think the concept of Indian IAC-I is correct for a medium intensity war. For a high intensity war, any Indian carrier may be useless. It is debatable if...
  2. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    In earlier congress government, the FM always did lip service by proclaiming that funds are not a problem for defence. But in reality nothing happened. This time the FM and DM are realistic about what they can do.
  3. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    I have a fear that ins vishal may get cancelled. The defence forces are getting too much ahead of what the country can realistically provide. The central govt collects just 100 billion in taxes out of which 45 billion is spent on security alone. Anybody can do the math how much flexibility...
  4. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    The government knows very well that growth part of Indian economy, services, is very dependent on global growth. It is a fact that global growth is grinding to below 1% now. Mod has to be realistic what it can purchase based on what resources it has.
  5. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    I do not think a naval fgfa is a possibility either. The government is facing a squeeze on tax collections and the world economy is entering a weak period. The best case is to continue existing programs rather than start new programs.
  6. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    Money is a problem right now and DM has already said so publically. All expensive programs are under review.
  7. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    Let us see what INS Vishal looks like when the ship's proposal is sent to mod for approval. I do not share some members enthusiasm for rafale m or nuclear powered carrier. As for size of Indian economy, it is impossible to see 10 years in the future.
  8. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    Conventional powered carrier makes more sense for india. The area of action of an Indian carrier will stay within 2000 km of Indian mainland due to a host of factors. India's main concerns remain security of oil supply from gulf, and security of islands. These main objectives do not require a...
  9. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    IN fighter fleet is small and it cannot afford several fighter types.
  10. garg_bharat

    Dassault pitches Rafale M for Indian Navy's IAC-II

    Indian navy is committed to LCA-N. In addition, IN can always buy more Mig-29. It is not necessary for Indian Navy to behave or look like a foreign navy. A capital ship requires an entire support structure. What INS Vishal will look like is not finalized. The logical thing is IN goes for...
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