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[Gyyan]

 

[IndianHawk]

I understood the true nature of the Israelis the day I learnt that they were hell bent on selling China the same Phalcon AWACS package which they charged us a bomb for. It was a crash course in International Relations for me. This was back in 2013/2014. From then on, I view 99% of our bilateral/multilateral engagements from a purely transactional perspective. Try to evaluate my post from that perspective.

Israelis would be better served prioritising our demands over that of Azerbaijan in the short term as well the long term. But then I am sure that they multiple people who are multiple magnitudes more intelligent than me guiding their decision makers. So let us wait and see how things unfold.

Can't blame Israelis. They are too small and surrounded by Islamic cults from all sides. They can't afford to neglect china or any export revenue.

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

Not sure where to post this but.
Sometimes the cost weaponry really baffles me. Even simple drones and missiles cost multiple times the sum of their components. Just look at what goes into a guided subsonic missile.A 20000 rs mobile phones can detect faces, while the rocket propellant and steel casing (heck go for a composite casing, it will not cost more than a lakh)
The russians export their kornet for an equivalent of 21 Lakh rupees per missile ( and that is among the cheapest of missiles) and it does not even have a seeker. Its like weapon manufacturers worldwide are trolling militaries and governments.

I know of a company in the US that charged over 2k $ for a component that cost them few dollars to make, because it was a small and obscure part of the whole missile and no one bothered to try and optimise the cost for it.

 

[binayak95]

I know of a company in the US that charged over 2k $ for a component that cost them few dollars to make, because it was a small and obscure part of the whole missile and no one bothered to try and optimise the cost for it.

And its very hard to put a price on the hundreds if not thousands of hours poured into collective R&D

 

[patriots]

India's World-Beating Akash And Very Short-Range Air Defense Missiles Are Owner's Pride, Other's Envy

India’s Ministry of Defense on March 30 signed a contract worth INR8,160 crore (US$1 billion) with state-run missile maker Bharat Dynamics Limited for two additional Akash Weapon System (AWS) regiments. Earlier in the month, India’s military research agency, Defense Research and Development...

eurasiantimes.com

 

[Anandhu Krishna]

 

[Raj Malhotra]

The import Dalal lobby are desperately trying to use the coming General elections in 2024 to push for import contacts before that date. But it seems that the government does not intend to enter into any major defence imports before general elections are concluded. After the elections, the time will tell.

 

[vishnugupt]

All the import deals have gone through.

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Nibbi:- I have nothing to wear.
UN generals:- I have nothing to fire.

 

[mokoman]

All the import deals have gone through.

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HOW VERLY INTERASTING

 

[johnj]

India moves closer towards USD 300 million weapons deal with US for its Navy

India is moving towards clearing a proposal to buy American weapons including the Hellfire missiles and Mark 54 anti-submarine torpedoes for its MH-60 Romeo multirole helicopters.

aninews.in

More MH-60s ? + Hellfire missiles ? I thought Naval Dhruv was good enough ?

Only Hellfire missile & mk54.
Q- what about NSM purchase ??

 

[iNorthernerOn9]

Only Hellfire missile & mk54.
Q- what about NSM purchase ??

Already inducted last yr.

 

[Photon]

 

[Photon]

 

[The Shrike]

Israelis are not in a position to dictate terms to us. Do not forget that India is Israel's LARGEST weapons purchaser and a much more promising prospect than Azerbaijan.

Till date we haven't been able to stop Russia from selling arms to Pakistan, I doubt we have much sway over what Israel will do.

 

[Blademaster]

Till date we haven't been able to stop Russia from selling arms to Pakistan, I doubt we have much sway over what Israel will do.

I wouldn't call the sale of 70 transport helicopters as selling weapons. Aside from selling 4 Mi-35s and no spares, Russia has not sold any other weapons. It is a very small pittance. And by the way, I bet that the Mi-35s are not even flying or operable due to lack of spares.

 

[ezsasa]

I wouldn't call the sale of 70 transport helicopters as selling weapons. Aside from selling 4 Mi-35s and no spares, Russia has not sold any other weapons. It is a very small pittance. And by the way, I bet that the Mi-35s are not even flying or operable due to lack of spares.

Mi-35 being overhauled.

IAF Mi-35 attack helicopters undergoing overhaul, to add six years life

In 2015-16, India had handed over four Mi-25/35 attack helicopters to Afghanistan National Army taken from the IAF’s inventory

www.thehindu.com

 

[Blademaster]

Mi-35 being overhauled.

IAF Mi-35 attack helicopters undergoing overhaul, to add six years life

In 2015-16, India had handed over four Mi-25/35 attack helicopters to Afghanistan National Army taken from the IAF’s inventory

www.thehindu.com

That's India overhauling Afghanistan helicopters, not Pakistani ones.

 

[porky_kicker]

It would be really interesting if the 3rd option turned out to be true- dual band seeker with the wrap around antenna working on a different band than the primary seeker antenna which is Ku band

Drdo had long time back indicated they working on advanced seekers like dual band seekers etc

 

[Fatalis]

IN operates Brahmos from most of its capital warships. They are very satisfied with it. Even, the Next Generation vessels are going to use Brahmos. We are developing SLCM for the subs as Brahmos is too big for them and is very costly.

So, where exactly does the Brahmos-NG fits in all of this? The only case I can think of is using it on the SSN.

 

[karn]

IN operates Brahmos from most of its capital warships. They are very satisfied with it. Even, the Next Generation vessels are going to use Brahmos. We are developing SLCM for the subs as Brahmos is too big for them and is very costly.

So, where exactly does the Brahmos-NG fits in all of this? The only case I can think of is using it on the SSN.

Air launch from medium aircraft.