Don’t compare the British and the Russians. They are worlds apart in terms of overall military capability. Growth potential of the Russian economy also dwarfs anything Britain can possibly foresee for the rest of eternity, really.. While 6 nuclear carriers by 2030 seems unrealistic, I’d say by 2040 that becomes quite viable. 4 CVNs by 2030 is quite doable.

Especially if the Global Warming goes ahead British will be one of the biggest losers and Russians the big winners. 😎 Mining and Agriculture in Siberia, Oil under ice caps etc. 😎

The Vikramaditya is a done deal, the work is still going ahead and a price will be agreed soon.

I think the AAMs are ordered separately. PAF has like 500+ AMRAAMS on order, does anyone know about Sidewinders or other SRAAMS

Are the Argentines going to buy anything anytime soon ?

It is still better than Magic II used by IAF Mirages 🙂

I would assume that China/Pakistan will still be able to sell their fighter at a cheaper price. And for most of the countries you talk about JF 17 is more than enough.

NO BVR ? Do you know what radar/missile combos are selected. There was some report that MICA is being considered.

It also requires a reversal of long-standing policy on building weapons in Japan. What will Mitsubishi & MITI think of that?

They wanted the F 22 which was not going to be built in Japan either.