India is going to procure 33 Russian-manufactured aircraft, including 12 Su-30 MKI and 21 MiG-29, which are to be purchased in a fast track mode, while few of them are to be manufactured in India with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). But why such a rushed deal?
Another questions that arise are: despite the Indian Air Force not having the confidence in them, why are billions being shed to buy these aircraft; and why 36 outdated Rafaels, and not European- or US-origin aircraft being offered to India? Read More…
