I guess it high time for the indian government, to prove that, it can't compromise the stability in indian subcontinent just for a bunch of F-18s.This would surely lead to sequelea of consequences directly resulting in a very serious arms race in the subcontinent.
It is outrageous and an out and out duplicity stunt of Ms.Condolliza rice who, on her recent visit to india has denied of any plans of bribing pak with F-16s.Well....the whole world does know about the dubious nature of "Uncle Sam".
I strongly oppose indian govt stance if any in favour of accepting america's offer, which otherwise is just a mere act of favourism towards Martin lockheed corp. India has always showed up its rigour of self consistency in times of plight and I believe our technology is second to none.It should either think of building its own aircrafts or atleast be li'l sensible enough to invest in the aircrafts which are offered by the russians or swedes..... which come for a cheaper price.
May be americans can learn only after pak proves to be one more taliban state in comming future.