This is going to be an
'I told you so' post.
View: https://x.com/KesariDhwaj/status/1932771471421571433
View: https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1932755918518653284
Pretty much exactly what I was suggesting/ expecting from GoI. There's still concern about what the next three weeks will look like in terms of Russia vs. NATO. That can have impacts on the defence deal timelines, but then again, the deals have just been signed. Hopefully, the remaining S400s from the previous order will be received by next year, and then the following deals won't materialize into assets on the ground for at least five years.
What I'm more excited about is the engine tech ToT and manufacturing in India, along with the apparent fast-tracking of AMCA. I hope the private players and HAL can keep up. There is credible proof now that the private defence sector in India is performing really well. I just hope some people in the MoD and HAL, and other such organizations get a few slaps from Modiji and company.
This looks like a great start tbh. Exciting times ahead! If people can be kept accountable and timelines can be enforced, AMCA and full indigenous engine design and manufacturing will be a reality in a decade's time. HAL is supposed to hand over the first Tejas Mk1A soon, but the US might create problems with providing engines on time. Hopefully, GoI figures something out with GE.
The 26 Rafale M's will also be a great boost to the IN carrier groups' deep precision strike and air dominance capabilities. Hopefully, there is some action on the INS Vishal 65000-ton aircraft carrier project, too.
In other news, China looks like they've seriously lost the plot. CeeCeePee has never been this white-washed and this red-faced at the same time. Hopefully, India manages to negotiate our trade deal better. I'm optimistic.
Guess I'll take a break for a while. Good day, fellas!