Vina, many half truths in the above ideological pov. For example the issue with Krasonopol was that it was used in a different altitude than designed for. Yet it was for better or for worse the only system. It was purchased during Kargil in a hurry. So net net very different circumstances. It has basically no impact on the current situation.vina wrote:But , Maharaj Ji, where is the actual testing of the Tincan 90 MS in the conditions of Ladhak, Sikkim etc, in the extreme cold and summers.Sanku wrote:There is a difference between being pro Arjun and being anti T 90.
You just take the brochuritis that it actually works (just because it is cold in Russia as well), Krasnapol for eg, failed miserably in the Himalayas (it may work in Russia). So, where and when did the T-90 MS go through all the testing and hoops and loops that the Arjun will be made to run through for "proof" that it works at Ladhak and Sikkim.
Or is the answer really really very simple. All that the DRDO can offer the brass is a poori bhaji /idli sambar out of their canteens on a visit, while the Natashas offer cold cash and warm cuddly Natashas (case in point Vik Ad) . Maybe, the DRDO should appoint their "agents" to deal with the brass and all deals will be closed just as promptly as it is done with the Natashas!
Furthermore, T 90s were tested, and will be tested, issues will be found and fixed and turned around quickly, as has been the track record so far. Finally manufactured tanks will be seen in IA quickly too.
As of now there is no reason to believe that T 90s will NOT go through the whole 9 yards before a decision is taken, either which way (note no decision yet, only Shook law getting worked up in advance) Just because he has decided to go on his personal vendetta -- does not make is ill informed outpourings true. -- It is not US-MMS pappi jhappi and purchases to justify the "strategic" relationship based on the 123 we are talking about here. UPA has significantly managed to spoil relationships with Russia, despite the institutional closeness, and continuing help, and no political will exists for doing deals with Russia (unlike say US)
The obvious logical fallacy in his article was already pointed to by Rohit -- so I really dont see any reason to take this seriously.