Yes a naval war is not likely but to think US will be thinking of Wal-Mart when all the aegis / AESA tech will likely end up with PRC is a little difficult to swallow.

Yawn!! If PRC generals are actually stupid enough to think US would be thinking of Wal-Mart of all the things if Korea is threatened then china needs to be very very worried. (That was how the topic started right?).

THe J-10 is will have chinese radar and missiles not israel’s and is no threat to israel or any nation in the neighborhood like UAE or Saudi. Much ado about nothing really. Iran has not bought a fighter for long and it is reliable (politically) and cheap option if they allow iran to license manufacture them.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/IAF_still_has_edge_over_rivals_Homi/articleshow/2433683.cms

Its july 2008 onwards. No idea why the delay.

You never know. If the twin engined F-5 doesn’t pan out they might order a few more J-10’s and decide to buy JF-17 in bulk to make up numbers. Some how I don’t see russia selling them any advanced flankers anytime soon.

True, Even India does not favour attack on iran. If they can settle matters at the table better. If they can talk to Kim jong they should be able to talk to ahemadinejad.

Oh if PRC threatens Korea I am sure americans can sacrifice some cheap quality toys and clothes. Its china that would get screwed in the bargain. If you think US would let the F-15K tech or Aegis tech fall into PRC’s hands you have to be dreaming.