tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post6481665890649324481..comments2024-03-14T06:10:14.591-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Reports of violating VVIP copter contract premature: AgustaWestlandBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-69973632575822155792013-11-03T19:48:39.326-08:002013-11-03T19:48:39.326-08:00....and by the way the FMS route does not mean tha.......and by the way the FMS route does not mean that no bribes are paid. It is common knowledge that the biggest arms lobbyists are in Washington. In the final analysis, lobbying is a legalised form of pushing your products for a quid-pro-quo or to put it plainly - bribes. <br /><br />So, Mr Sathpathy, your logic does not cut much ice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-36134513632592304552013-11-03T19:44:28.718-08:002013-11-03T19:44:28.718-08:00No fan of any imported stuff .....but are we not t...No fan of any imported stuff .....but are we not taking another stupid step by banning one more company? At this rate don't think that there will be anyone left with whom we will be able to business with, and with its consequent effect on getting the advanced technology for our defence preparedness. If this goes on then we will be completely dependent on the inefficient DRDO/HAL and their lack of progress on anything worthwhile, aside from the missile programme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74795123058537916422013-11-02T23:07:20.129-07:002013-11-02T23:07:20.129-07:00DRDO / HAL is developing a Medium Lift Helicopter ...DRDO / HAL is developing a Medium Lift Helicopter since 2005. After huge success of Dhruv / Rudra, it was obvious that a medium lift helicopter will be the choice for development. <br />HAL / DRDO appears to have reduced the priority for development of this helicopter. In fact, it must assign more importance to development of MCH. HAL must expedite the development and induction of LCH. More number of LCH must start flying to expedite the development process. This will enable its designers to devote more time for development of the MCH. Successful development of MCH will make India the leader of helicopter manufacturing country. HAL must increase production of ALH and export some of these helicopters.<br />I hope the new Air-Chief will provide more importance on self reliance and indigenous products.P.K.Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243425778396514693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-44939908643037555272013-11-02T10:26:48.693-07:002013-11-02T10:26:48.693-07:00with 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters for Euro 556 milli...with 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters for Euro 556 million (Rs 4,670 crore)......Why with that kind of money Fly them in one DHRUV sorrounded by escort choppers and still it will turn out cheaper....Manoj Kumar Sahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311452003672237478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-28754646632351576522013-11-01T18:52:17.994-07:002013-11-01T18:52:17.994-07:00The Indian Govt. should issue immediate blacklist ...The Indian Govt. should issue immediate blacklist AW and prevent not only AW but all its subsidiaries from participating in any contract for the next 20 years ! That is the only way we can send a strong message that the old ways of doing business in India are over. Shape up or get ready to be shunted out - period !In the mean time we can make do with American equipment through the FMS route. No bribes and no scams - thank you !Satpathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930322613338846228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-85590590596453450702013-11-01T06:34:22.359-07:002013-11-01T06:34:22.359-07:00it will be fun to watch AgustaWestland torn to shr...it will be fun to watch AgustaWestland torn to shreds in this outcome.<br /><br />AugustaWestland is using delay tactics. The court process may last ten years, hence what they are saying is that if not us then no body else. <br /><br />India's half the payment is stuck with them, with only three helicopters to its credit. They will never return the money or take the helicopters back. they will also not supply spare parts.<br /><br />Hence who is the loser; the Indian tax payers.<br /><br />My suggestion is that hang the Tyagi and his brothers from the nearest flagpole and add to that flagpole arms brokers who are leading a comfortable life in Tihar jail.<br /><br />The other outcome should be that the Anthony should go. He is the worst among the babus, although he is a political leader. His time is up.Hari Sud (M.S., B. Sc., P Eng.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265763692224763117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-53899439545715811562013-10-31T20:18:54.402-07:002013-10-31T20:18:54.402-07:00Italy ruling... India... prince... queen... Air Ch...Italy ruling... India... prince... queen... Air Chiefs... Italiano... MoD... Minister... lick AW feet... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com