
i think indian mig-29 now can kill pakistan f-16 in BVR fight, anyone agree ?
i think indian mig-29 now can kill pakistan f-16 in BVR fight, anyone agree ?
medo wrote:In my opinion, Taurus is more meant, in case of India, to choose Eurofighter for their new fighter plane rather than Rafale, because Taurus is build in Germany as well as Eurofighter, while Rafale is French. If India accept Taurus for Su-30, so maybe they will easier accept Eurofighter.
Source: RIA NovostiIndia is close to finalizing a second contract with Russia for another 59 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters after the phased delivery of the first 80 of these choppers began this fall, The Times of India reported on Sunday.
"The 59 more Mi-17s, which will cost around $1 billion, will be ordered under the follow-on clause in the first contract. They will also be weaponized for combat operations like the first 80," the paper said, referring to a well-informed source.
In November, India took the delivery of the first batch of 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters ordered under a $1.345 billion deal in 2008.
Underlining the role of Russia as a dependable partner in the defence sector, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday pointed out that the Mi-17 V5 is the best helicopter in its class, and assured that the government stands committed to provide the latest and best possible equipments to our armed forces.
Addressing a gathering here after inducting the advanced Mi-17 V5 helicopter into the Indian Air Force (IAF), Antony said: "Today is a special day for the Indian Air Force, as it inducts Mi-17 V 5 helicopter into its helicopter fleet. The multi-purpose Mi-17 V 5 helicopters will add to the flexibility and operational muscle, as well as capabilities of the Indian Air Force. It will help the IAF in meeting its growing mandate."
The Defence Minister said the helicopter fleet of the IAF has been rendering useful service to the nation by operating in remote, inaccessible and inhospitable parts of our country.
"The role played by these helicopters in providing humanitarian assistance and carrying out relief and rescue efforts in the wake of natural disasters, or accidents has received widespread appreciation. They are operating at the heights of Siachen glacier and have also proved their professionalism in UN missions," he added.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to procure 71 more Mi-17 V5 helicopters, including 12 for the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Business Standard daily reported on Monday.
These would be in addition to the 80 already ordered from Russia.
Of the 71 helicopters to be ordered, 59 would be provided to the IAF for replacing its old Mi-8 and Mi-17IV choppers and six would go to the Border Security Force.
The Ministry of Defence is investigating the possibility that crucial and expensive equipment bought from the US includes defective Chinese parts.
Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday told the Rajya Sabha that the "government is verifying reports" about this.
A US Senate probe has concluded that between 2009 and 2010, detected 1,800 incidents in which more than a million fake parts had been sourced from China. The US Senate panel report that was released this May states that counterfeit electronic parts from China were used in the Air Force's C-130J cargo plane, helicopters for special operations and the Navy's Poseidon surveillance plane.
India has purchased six C-130J aircraft from the US manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The planes have joined the IAF fleet and are based at Hindon near Delhi. Also New Delhi has signed on to buy the Poseidon ( named P8I) surveillance plane from Boeing.
In the last five years, India has shopped extensively with the US for its defence needs. Its purchases include the Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa, UH-3H helicopters, Harpoon missiles, Long Range Acoustic Devices, and more.
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