Indian defence establishment still operates on inertia of "strategic balance".
Also they don't want to have Russia cosy up with China more than they already have so far...and have that bear down on India in various arenas...for however long that can be held off this way i.e buying some more...
People are wising up to it now and thus ceiling comes into view for Chinese model in operation (about 25 years) from about 1990 - 2015.
Does not excuse what happened, and those involved letting it to happen (from western investor side) by not doing due diligence and operating on gullible norms...
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/us-curbs-loom-but-india-works-to-induct-russia-s-400-systems/articleshow/80205183.cms
NEW DELHI: Undeterred by the threat of US sanctions, India is going full steam ahead with its induction plan for the advanced S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile...
I get where you are coming from, I have lot of friends that come at this same way as you. I share lot of sentiment overall, but I want equal application across the board....rather than one skewed by one party, one narrative or one media edifice (the exact same was done after 9/11 to get the US...
India took a long step forward in Atmanirbharta through its Satellite Based Navigation capabilities by operationalising IRNSS/NavIC system.
This system could replace GPS of the US. Its S-Band transmission is unique and is very suitable for our country.
Elena Geo Systems, an Indian Space...
According to a press release published on January 4, 2021, The Turkish company FNSS has signed a contract with the Philippine Department of Defense for the delivery of engineer armored vehicles AACE (Armored Amphibious Combat Earthmover).
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/09/asia/taiwan-us-restrictions-lifted-intl-hnk/index.html
(CNN)The United States is lifting decades-old restrictions between American and Taiwanese officials, in a move that will fundamentally change Washington's relationship with the self-governed island -- and is...
Yes I have been reading about these lately...very sad context to their story at large.
They seem a noble well-meaning community. They look quite distinct and fascinating to me too.
Quite sad they have been targeted this way over so many years.
There was some articles I came across....they are...
Some very saddening statements coming in now from some of the relatives of those that were onboard.
My heart and deepest condolences goes out to them and to Indonesian nation.... RIP.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2279181/dont-blackmail-me-into-coming-to-quetta-pm-tells-hazara-mourners
@Saiyan0321 @Kaptaan what are your impressions/contexts of the Hazara's in Pakistan and their sustained targetting by groups like Lashkar-e-jhangvi etc? (If you feel like it ofc).
I'd like to...