So do about half a dozen european countries, US and Russia. Your point is understood but unnecessary.

There were rumours of ELTA onthe PV-2 but never substantiated. The PV-3 is supposed to be the production version of LCA as the next 2 PV-4 and PV-5 are supposed to be twin seaters.

1) The reason is the 10 year gap thanks to the cong govt in late 80’s to early 90’s when no ships were ordered. Within the next 4 years 4 nilgiris (leanders) would go. By 2020 all the G class frigates (3) and the R class destoyers (5) would have gone. IN is not just trying to keep the same strength but inclease the number of ships. So getting a little help from europe or russia is not such a bad idea.

2) China?? What tech marvel have they ever produced?? Thailand regretted it badly after buying their ships. Other than desperate nations like pakistan, who buys warships from them? The idea is to get the latest tech from france/germany/sweden or russia not c-grade stuff from china. Once a few decent navies buy their products and give good reviews I am sure IN wouldn’t have a problem buying Hulls from China if ever required.

Korea or even Japan if they agree to sell would not be a bad option but I guess IN prefers european stuff (after all they were helped by royal and russian navy). IN and CG do use ulsan class design for their OPV’s.

Quoting Austin at BR: regarding P-17a

India Today in its present issue has reported that IN has sent out RFI to Europe and Russian shipyard to build 7 Frigate of P-17A class.

Out of the 7 Ships to be built of the P-17A class , One will be built in the foreign yard and the remaining 6 in the Indian ones namely GRSE & MDL.

Each ship will cost 4000 crore , and a ship with much better stealth compared to the P-17 is being sought.

The article was written by Sandeep Unitthan

Unless france is giving out Rafales for charity without any support and armament this budget will only fetch about 12 rafales. On the otherhand you could probably buy 18-20 sukhoi’s with everything.

If france is not too picky they could reopen the Mirage 2k-5 lines and produce a limited quanitity. Brazil could easily afford 22-24 brand new mirages with that money and IAF wants 40 more for immediate use. 64 aircrafs can keep the M2k-5 line open for a couple of years.

No but painting a wreck of a carrier is proof enough china can have any sort of carrier force in 20 years?? IF ATV is to be launched it would be without any fanfare.

Hmm American LST’s eh? I just can’t wait to see the trenton.