May be there this is another bofors, but we really lack in tech powers for this kind of navy.
With due respect to DRDO and its contributions we have already seen its limits in certain areas such as LCA, Trishul, ACWS, Arjun Tanks and many more. We are not matured enough to build such a huge aircraft carrier. If you order an aircraft carrier today, it will be delivered to you minimum after 5 years. They are not ready made. What are you supposed to do till that time? This deal is not the part of actual arm sale by US to india, but a gesture towards the growing friendly relationship in terms of military cooperation.
RE:arre yaar u dont understand
by Deepak Srivastav on Jan 18, 2007 02:43 AM Permalink
even if we copy ,its a technology of 60's .. what will we do copying .. wastage of time and money
absolutely rediculous. Instead of buying old Junk from russia or US we should invest it in India. We might take 50years to build a ship but atleast we will have the technology to build it indegeniously. Its worth a wait and investment so that future generation do not depend on western countries to secure its own boundaries. Stop buying junk from US. Think beyond your pockets.
RE:acquisition of the ship
by Shalini Bhaskar on Jan 18, 2007 07:20 AM Permalink
Dear Friend, ha Ha By the time we take our sweet time of 50 years to make the ship, we will be inferior even to Pakistan in this matter, producing an useless antique .. !! Make use of what's available now... "In war & love, nothing is unfair..my friend.."
Are, we still living in the 70s??? I fail to understand the basis of buying "junk" from US as well as former Soviet union. Why on earth do we need the warships commissioned 30-35 years ago?? As is the general feeling, i too am of the opinion that somebody in the Govt. must've smiled his way to the bank. Seriouly pathetic.......
RE:USS Trenton Acquired
by Tracy Akins on Jan 18, 2007 01:57 AM Permalink
The real question that should be asked is: "Why is a nation of a billion buying 30 year-old ships from a nation of 300 million?"
There is so much of skilled manpower in INDIA .I am sure we could have made this kind of a Warship and also created some emloyment for the people of INDIA.
why buying all the scrap of the US or Russia all the time, use your own indigenous technology like space programmes, or buy from Israel at competitive cost. Indian defence deals are always doubtful,
RE:defence deals should open to public
by indigo on Jan 18, 2007 01:30 AM Permalink
It s really high time for the governments and defence stratigest to think about buying something really productive ! May be this act could only help to make America think that we are still on infant stage own our own technology at the same time jeopordising the safety of our Brave MEN IN UNIFORM... Where are we going ???
has the indian establishment gone crazy or they want to make fun of our Indian scientist`s capability that they are buying a scrap with our hard earned money.and we are talking about modernising our defence fleet.
