That's the thing, this would have made sense if we had a typical government right now. and also the armed forces are losing their ability to create pressure on the government in this kind of matter more and more as days go by, which is actually not surprising after seeing the slow politicization nature of defence for the last couple of years. So, I believe anything can happen, probably this one especially. Not to mention, a couple of years ago, this guy systematically restricted foreign cable television channels from many countries which we had been seeing for many decades, except making an easy path for only one country in the name of clean feed. Last of all, I don't want to say things here in public that might compromise my personal security, as this is the reality now, sadly.
I know, I have the same problem. Always put your safety first.
Anyway, I gone through carefully each by each about possible immediate future purchases that can be sourced from India. The thing is there is not much India can offer.
For example, Frigate program & MRCA. India doesn't have any read made alternatives. Tejas is a single engine fighter. (It is very unlikely, now AF will launch a new tender after already canceling the first one)
As for Frigate, India doesn't have any proven platform (in our requirement class) that they can offer.
As for other things, Our $1 billion purchase from Turkey is still ongoing. HISAR, KHAN, ATMACA. More TIGER MLRS.
I don't think we are going to buy anything big for a while.
Also, if you remember, as per negotiation last year, India agreed to allow 35% of line of credit to be used for third party hardware purchase.
Even then, army ordered some stupid cheap stuff. Only big things that can be bought I think is logistic ship & tanker that navy put on the wish list to India for procurement. Which may cost hundred of millions.
But first, they singed an MOU for 22 coastal radars in 2019. The deal still hasn't been cleared to this day. If they do that, we will see how it goes moving forward.
