The only PAF f16 that was shot down was by another PAF f16. The plane crossed a aim9 flightpath during actual a2a combat with the Russians over Pakistani territory.

We would react even more happy if a mil 17 was decorated the same way. The reaction is based on the interior and not Druv parameters. I don’t think it has huge impact if Israel MIGHT buy a few cause of the financial advantages. The Druv is a nice chopper. Mayeb not good enough for hot and high but it is based on Eurocopter model and a major improvement compared to Bell-212 and Bell-206. Anyway. If it is a deal then the Indians have achieved something admirable. A good start.

For the person that starts comparing it with selling someting to African nations… Poor fellow. Cheap and low. Must read the rules for posting.

which quantaties?

The French are probably not very happy with it. First they talked about 125 m2k-5 and now the contract is open. I hope it will not like the hawk deal. Oeps. It is looking like that. Anyway. It is a big buy so no wonder they need to take some time. Or was it just to divert the french from delivering to PAF..

Airpower: Your posting is purely based on throwing negative remarks towards China and keep telling that your nations is so good but is humble. BS. We do not see million chinese here voting for their tank being the best in the world. Or that J10 or Fc1 is better or equal to Gripen. Go read some papers and read how often they adore nri (non resident indians) have reached something special in western worlds. I do not hear chinese people. So before you start typing think again. Your windowdressing is purely India loving. We have seen enough posts showing that. Get back to the topic or leave.

The Maldives have large Indian population.

Indians are the largest expatriate community in the Maldives with a total strength of approximately 13000, followed by Sri Lanka 8000 and Bangladesh 5500. The Indian expatriate community consists of doctors, nurses and technicians, teachers, labourers, tailors, etc. spread over the islands.

The Maldives-India Friendship Association (MIFA) was formed in August, 1994 in Male’. MIFA has organised occasionally India evenings, cultural events and seminars under the patronage of the High Commission of India, Male’. The India Club was also revived in 1997 under the auspices of the High Commission of India. The Club regularly organizes Indian community functions every year in October/November featuring Indian cultural shows.

For the rest here http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-6136.html

>>>India and Maldives have enjoyed close and friendly relations since Maldives became independent in 1965. Disputes between the two countries have been few, and both sides amicably settled their maritime boundary in 1976. In November 1988, at the behest of the Maldivian government, Indian paratroopers and naval forces crushed a coup attempt by mercenaries. India’s action, viewed by some critics as an indication of Indian ambitions to be a regional police officer, were regarded by the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, Nepal, and Bangladesh as legitimate assistance to a friendly government and in keeping with India’s strategic role in South Asia. In the 1980s and 1990s, Indian and Maldivian leaders maintained regular consultations at the highest levels. New Delhi also has provided developmental assistance to Male (Maldives’ capital) and has participated in bilateral cooperation programs in infrastructure development, health and welfare, civil aviation, telecommunications, and labor resources development.