Agree with you and I made this point too in my post above, MKI needs super 30 upgrades ASAP to bridge some of the gap in avionics and engine.Cain Marko wrote:Btw, these rafales are being compared with the MKI that was inducted 20 years ago, let us see how much of this holds true after the MKI is upgraded, which would be a better Com parison. For instance, if the MKI is plumbed to carry 2000 liter efts like the su35, I doubt range would be anywhere near comparable. The 35 is supposed to have a range of 4500km with 2 x eft.
VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
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Austin,Austin wrote:Against which type of target manouvering or non manouvering ? If it is non manouvering then I can believe it
These are brochure claims so need to be taken with a lot of caveats.
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That makes sense, thanks!tsarkar wrote:A round symbol looks the same from any aspect and any angle making recognition easier during dogfights with planes maneuvering like crazy and incorrect identification having fatal consequences. A lot of operational experience goes into military matters - nothing happens by chance.Katare wrote:What is the significance of painting a symbol that looks like a target on once’s own assets.
Air Marshal Masand also said that SCALP has 1200Kg of pay load (and 2t as missile weight) which appears to be incorrect. MBDA website states SCALP as 1300Kg with the range of >300KM in datasheet and >250 on main page.
AM Masand probably misspoke but if he did not than is there an ER version or something else that could be 2ton class with 1200Kg warhead at 300KM range? This looks like Physics bending too....
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Civilian aircrafts have much higher "dead weight" than either of them. Yet they have much longer legs. One doesn't calculate endurance that way.Katare wrote:Quick numeric analysis-
MKI is 80% heavier than Rafale when empty - 10t to 18 ton
MKI lifts 55% more in all up weight than Rafale - 24.5 t to 38 ton
MKI lifts 38% more payload (fuel+weapons) than Rafael - 14.5 tons to 20 tons
So MKI lugs around 2.5 tons on extra dead body weight as compared to Rafale standard. In other words if the airframe was composit and refined like Rafale it would weigh empty at 15.5tons.
That translates to 13.88% aditional dead weight on MKI. Assuming, without any supporting data, that french engines would be 10% more efficient than 1990s designed AL engines and Rafael aerodynamics provide 10% lower drag one could kinda see how Rafale can out range MKIs with their 5 wet pylons in some configurations but would that be efficient use of the plane remains questionable.
Having said that, I would have supported HAL trying to fit drop tanks on the Su-30 (It is not easy as it sounds). They will have to redo the fuel system. None the less it is a much better exercise than designing amphibians.
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One has to be a moron to compare transporters to fighters in this way but you sure can compare endurance of two fighters by comparing excess dead weight each carries. Now by no means did i suggest this is the only factor that would impact range or performance but it sure is one of the most important if not the most important factor in fighter plane design.
The 3 factors I mentioned- empty weight, drag and engine fuel efficiency are the main factors that should determine endurance of any fighter aircraft for any given fuel/weapons load out. Rest of the parameters are minor contributors as for as I know.
The 3 factors I mentioned- empty weight, drag and engine fuel efficiency are the main factors that should determine endurance of any fighter aircraft for any given fuel/weapons load out. Rest of the parameters are minor contributors as for as I know.
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I can guarantee you that I am not trying to make fun of you. I am a little hard pressed for time and this would require a long post. If a medium fighter could do a heavy fighters job then US would not have designed an F-15 with F-16s and F-18s, and Russia would not have designed a Su-27 while having Mig-29 family. And what are heavy fighters better at?
I will have to leave this discussion for later.
I will have to leave this discussion for later.
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Rafale deal: Internal notes flag loss of L1 status if plane was made locally
- Our broken procurement process that doesn't allow playing off L2 against L1. I'd be interesting to see what'd happen if there was a Swiss Challenge allowed.
- HAL quoting cost multiplication factor 2.7 against French produced Rafale ??? I can understand that tooling and jigs will have cost that need to be amortized but 2.7 times ?
The real Rafale deal scandals (aka how we manage to shoot ourselves in the foot):“By applying a factor of 2.7 on the man hours quoted by Dassault Aviation and EADS, the ratio of Net Present Value (NPV) based total cost of acquisition as on November 2011would have undergone a material change to the extent that Dassault Aviation would have no longer remained L1vendor and would have become L2 vendor,” states the assessment documents on withdrawal of the UPA version of the Rafale deal.
- Our broken procurement process that doesn't allow playing off L2 against L1. I'd be interesting to see what'd happen if there was a Swiss Challenge allowed.
- HAL quoting cost multiplication factor 2.7 against French produced Rafale ??? I can understand that tooling and jigs will have cost that need to be amortized but 2.7 times ?
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with a MKI type super heavy payload , i believe the rafale would have to use 3 large drop tanks to match the combat radius, leaving just the 2nd pylons free for a 3 pack of bombs each and outboard pylons for aam. only the AASM or SDB might go on these triple-pylons.
https://defense-update.com/20140127_raf ... ation.html
This configuration comprise a full increment of six air-to-air and six air-to-ground weapons. The air-to-ground ordnance includes six Sagem/MBDA Hammer guided weapons (AASM), carried on two triple-ejector racks, designed specifically for the weapon.
The weapons would take less than a third of the fighter’s payload – the rest will be used to carry fuel to sustain the long range missions the fighter is required to perform. The Rafale can carry up to 9.5 tons of payload (21,000 lbs). To support missions at extended ranges the fighter also carries three 524 gallons (2,000 litre) fuel tanks weighing additional 6.7 tons (14,700 lbs) that will top up the fighter’s internal fuel capacity of 4.7 t (10,300 lbs).
this is the heaviest payload shown..if we replace the 4 mica with some aasm/sdb the a2g delivery comes to 10 weapons and 2 wingtip aam.
the twin seater Rafale surely sacrifices some fuel to accomodate the wso as its the exact same size.
the MKI carries all its fuel internally so will not suffer the drag penalty of the 3 tanks, and can continue on its mission without the scrap if a situation leads to drop tanks needing jettison.
it can cart some 18-20 bombs of the same size + 2 aam. ie twice that of the rafale.
a F15E can do the same....these are simply larger wider airframes with room to mount a lot of pylons.
in case of F15E this is carried to extreme with side pylons of the CFTs down to the tailpipes
https://defense-update.com/20140127_raf ... ation.html
This configuration comprise a full increment of six air-to-air and six air-to-ground weapons. The air-to-ground ordnance includes six Sagem/MBDA Hammer guided weapons (AASM), carried on two triple-ejector racks, designed specifically for the weapon.
The weapons would take less than a third of the fighter’s payload – the rest will be used to carry fuel to sustain the long range missions the fighter is required to perform. The Rafale can carry up to 9.5 tons of payload (21,000 lbs). To support missions at extended ranges the fighter also carries three 524 gallons (2,000 litre) fuel tanks weighing additional 6.7 tons (14,700 lbs) that will top up the fighter’s internal fuel capacity of 4.7 t (10,300 lbs).
this is the heaviest payload shown..if we replace the 4 mica with some aasm/sdb the a2g delivery comes to 10 weapons and 2 wingtip aam.
the twin seater Rafale surely sacrifices some fuel to accomodate the wso as its the exact same size.
the MKI carries all its fuel internally so will not suffer the drag penalty of the 3 tanks, and can continue on its mission without the scrap if a situation leads to drop tanks needing jettison.
it can cart some 18-20 bombs of the same size + 2 aam. ie twice that of the rafale.
a F15E can do the same....these are simply larger wider airframes with room to mount a lot of pylons.
in case of F15E this is carried to extreme with side pylons of the CFTs down to the tailpipes
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the flanker uses a cool by fuel distribution and fuel is shifted around to balance the cg and moved through pipes to cool hot areas. drop tank will also need to plug into the same system. OEM support can surely be obtained.
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Katare, You are right, if composites are used SU-30MKI would lose lot of weight.
And as low risk option they can change the non-structural metal parts with composites.
May be shed 5% weight as a minimum.
And as low risk option they can change the non-structural metal parts with composites.
May be shed 5% weight as a minimum.
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Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
IIRC, the Su35 as well as the mug 29k and 35 leveraged the use of composites to reduce weight. It would be great if a similar exercise can be done for the mki and thrust increased with the use of the the 117 engines.ramana wrote:Katare, You are right, if composites are used SU-30MKI would lose lot of weight.
And as low risk option they can change the non-structural metal parts with composites.
May be shed 5% weight as a minimum.
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Rafael has 5 wet pylons which could provide it very long range but i don’t think they’ll all be used togather very often but if needed you have the flexibility and the reach. My point is that it can play the role of a heavy fighter but it doesn’t mean that it can replace the heavies.
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anyone has a translated version?Manish Jain wrote:Any french speakers here? Apparently latest Dassault mag has a special on Indian Rafales here -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1by-5BD ... L7FEG/view
Courtesy Halloween on key publishing forum.
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Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha are stepping in to further muddy the waters in the Rafale acquisition.
One of the points is "Who decided on the figure of 36 when the original requirement was 126"
Seriously!!
One of the points is "Who decided on the figure of 36 when the original requirement was 126"
Seriously!!
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With MKI coming for major upgrade they can look at increasing composite content where ever possible.
Also look at plumbing to carry drop tanks , only Su-34 and Su-35 have plumb for drop tanks , if mki can carry 3 drop tanks it’s rang would significantly increase
Also look at plumbing to carry drop tanks , only Su-34 and Su-35 have plumb for drop tanks , if mki can carry 3 drop tanks it’s rang would significantly increase
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Its a perfectly valid question, if I was a congi I'd ask the same.Kashi wrote:Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha are stepping in to further muddy the waters in the Rafale acquisition.
One of the points is "Who decided on the figure of 36 when the original requirement was 126"
Seriously!!
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The budget made the decision!
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Apparently, the Govt asked the IAF how many aircraft would they need at minimum. 36 was the reply.
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I am beginning to think this is a hit job by USA. They cannot stand that their fighters were not L1 nor not getting any contracts in the future for their fighters. This will die down if an order is placed for the teens.
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^^^ If found to be true, that would be a coup!
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I believe it is the conversion of this 36 Rafale for nuclear delivery role that is causing most of the jump in its cost , The Indian specific upgrade refers to this exactly and Vishnu Som too has mentioned so. Also a reason why Rafale was chosen over other fighters because of past association of French fghter ( read Mirage ) for this role
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Click on the link below!
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1027226603238109184 ---> After Reliance Defence breaks its silence in an interview to Manu Pubby on the Rafale deal, the company’s chief Rajesh Dhingra has this to say in response to the scam allegations by Prashant Bhushan & Arun Shourie.
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1027226603238109184 ---> After Reliance Defence breaks its silence in an interview to Manu Pubby on the Rafale deal, the company’s chief Rajesh Dhingra has this to say in response to the scam allegations by Prashant Bhushan & Arun Shourie.
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Minimum for what Saar? Surely we wouldn't be needing MRCA 2.0 if 36 were enough.Rakesh wrote:Apparently, the Govt asked the IAF how many aircraft would they need at minimum. 36 was the reply.
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Minimum for the urgent requirement, especially with squadron stand-downs looming.Minimum for what Saar? Surely we wouldn't be needing MRCA 2.0 if 36 were enough.
Without having to wait for the MRCA 2.0 drag on and maybe end up with a decision at some indeterminate point in the future...
IAF wants more Rafales. But this larger requirement is related to MMRCA 2.0
And yes, there are budget issues between IAF dreams of a larger Rafale fleet and reality.
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This specific conversion towards a Nuclear Delivery platform must constitute the extra cost and also the reason GoI cannot present anything before the parliament. Presenting anything before parliament becomes an official confirmation and that means bye bye NSG as it can construed as proliferation.Austin wrote:I believe it is the conversion of this 36 Rafale for nuclear delivery role that is causing most of the jump in its cost , The Indian specific upgrade refers to this exactly and Vishnu Som too has mentioned so. Also a reason why Rafale was chosen over other fighters because of past association of French fghter ( read Mirage ) for this role
GoI is not giving a detailed breakup of each ISE components because there will be this unaccounted cost which it cannot disclose the reason for and would mean giving more ammunition to opposition.
France would also like India to be silent about this otherwise it might turn to be a major diplomatic embarrassment for them, ergo the quick reply to Pappu.
This is a very dirty politics that Congress is playing here knowing fully well how the system works. There have been other deals like the nuclear deal which had some hidden costs which were passed by the opposition due to its strategic nature.
what I don't understand is, there are journalists who are constantly fanning the matter having better understanding of the matter than atleast me. Don't they Understand the implications? The strain in India-France relation or the global players putting the picture together? what about the value of our word? In the end whoever wins the battle between these people, Indian strategic interests will lose.
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Many journos do not give a damn. They are only concerned about their own skin and their channel ratings. They will rake their own nation over the coals, if that gives them Television Rating Points (TRP).souravB wrote:what I don't understand is, there are journalists who are constantly fanning the matter having better understanding of the matter than atleast me. Don't they Understand the implications? The strain in India-France relation or the global players putting the picture together? what about the value of our word? In the end whoever wins the battle between these people, Indian strategic interests will lose.
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Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan: ‘Rafale defence scandal imperils national security’
Posting without judgments made.This is the full text of a statement released by Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and Prashant Bhushan at a press conference on Wednesday.
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RaGa is ranting right now about the deal on telly.The GOI should refute the allegations with facts and comparative analysis in everyone's interests.YS, AS, belonging to the LKA faction, the " ancien regime", are bitter at being excluded and cast into the wilderness by the current BJP regime.As 2019 draws nearer, allegations and counter allegations will pollute the atmosphere.It will have an effect on finalising urgently required weapon systems , and key decisions may happen only after the elections.
Regarding the India-specific reqs., the GOI can take parties into confidence about sensitive info. through the parliament standing committee on defence, keeping it classified from the general public.In the past, past govts. have done so on classified matters.The GOI could then state to parliament that it has explained the facts to their representatives on the committee.
The only fly in the ointment is if the Cong. say that these were part of their deal earlier and keep harping on the cost factor.This is where the key differences in the 2 deals can clear the air. The media isn't really interested in the real details of the deal only the political bruohaha and channel viewership.I've vastly reduced watching the rival fishmarkets and the fishmonger anchors!
Regarding the India-specific reqs., the GOI can take parties into confidence about sensitive info. through the parliament standing committee on defence, keeping it classified from the general public.In the past, past govts. have done so on classified matters.The GOI could then state to parliament that it has explained the facts to their representatives on the committee.
The only fly in the ointment is if the Cong. say that these were part of their deal earlier and keep harping on the cost factor.This is where the key differences in the 2 deals can clear the air. The media isn't really interested in the real details of the deal only the political bruohaha and channel viewership.I've vastly reduced watching the rival fishmarkets and the fishmonger anchors!
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With the corruption allegation coming from the opposition, this govt will not touch touch Rafale any more. Its a dead end. Even the so called MMRCA 2.0 is a show off. So it's Tejas and it's variants. Extreme case is the Su-30 MKI production at HAL happening. Nothing more will happen.
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Hope so , Any corruption in defence deal in IAF is opportunity for indiginous productionuddu wrote:With the corruption allegation coming from the opposition, this govt will not touch touch Rafale any more. Its a dead end. Even the so called MMRCA 2.0 is a show off. So it's Tejas and it's variants. Extreme case is the Su-30 MKI production at HAL happening. Nothing more will happen.
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I am waiting for the CAG report to come out. When they get a clean chit from CAG, then Rafales will be more palatable. Also post Sept-2019, the IAF onlee will make the case for additional Rafales. One thing to test fly an aircraft and read brochures. When the IAF sees the Rafale's performance and capability in actual squadron service, additional Rafales will make wonderful sense at that time.uddu wrote:With the corruption allegation coming from the opposition, this govt will not touch touch Rafale any more. Its a dead end. Even the so called MMRCA 2.0 is a show off. So it's Tejas and it's variants. Extreme case is the Su-30 MKI production at HAL happening. Nothing more will happen.
The only caveat is that the CAG report will come out in the negative for the Rafale. I do not believe it will.
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It is perfectly a lame question. who decides it has to be 126 from Rafale? why not 126 from Tejas or AMCA? don't talk to me about Shourie's knowledge about aircraft manufacturing or defence needs. His gray hair finds no place in logics nor logistics nowadays.abhik wrote:Its a perfectly valid question, if I was a congi I'd ask the same.Kashi wrote:Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha are stepping in to further muddy the waters in the Rafale acquisition.
One of the points is "Who decided on the figure of 36 when the original requirement was 126"
Seriously!!
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Rafale deal was fine overall. We'll proly get another 36 and that's it which will bring total to 72. Add another 40 Su-30 and get those lazy asses at HAL to crank up the Tejas numbers and we're all set.
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The only worry is if the CAG says that as in the Boeing P-8I deal, the L-1 evaluation for the Raffy was tilted in its favour vs the EF. Looking at EF costs and woes currently amongst NATO nations , the Rafale was a better choice and the IAF did a most extensive technical evaluation of the birds contesting. No one has any doubt about the Rafale doing the biz. and its weaponry.The criticism is the cost and whether we should've gone the whole hog for the 126 aircraft.That aspect- local manufacture was the spoke in the wheel as Dassault stated that HAL could not absorb full TOT.If HAL- the sole manufacturer of combat aircraft in India was found inadequate ,then no other pvt. entity would be able to do so.Plus, setting up production facilities, extra line, etc. for the LCA was a top priority as that bird was meant to replace hundreds of retiring MIG-21s. The cost of supporting two production lines was financially v.difficult for the govt.
Hence the limited outright buy.
It's why HAL is now offering ( instead of the new MRCA req.) , 40+ new MKIs at the same current cost since the infrastructure for MKIs already exists and upgrading a large number of the inventory of the 272 aircraft is on the anvil.
PS: Wasn't there an official report which said that bought out MKIs were cheaper than HAL built ones? If the same was found for Rafales, then it would be the same even for the Typhoon or any other type.
Hence the limited outright buy.
It's why HAL is now offering ( instead of the new MRCA req.) , 40+ new MKIs at the same current cost since the infrastructure for MKIs already exists and upgrading a large number of the inventory of the 272 aircraft is on the anvil.
PS: Wasn't there an official report which said that bought out MKIs were cheaper than HAL built ones? If the same was found for Rafales, then it would be the same even for the Typhoon or any other type.
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There is also an option of Super Sukhoi that is India specific with Indian skins and organs - we can reduce it's RCF with Tejas experience/OT.
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+ 1 should be the way I think tooRoyG wrote:Rafale deal was fine overall. We'll proly get another 36 and that's it which will bring total to 72. Add another 40 Su-30 and get those lazy asses at HAL to crank up the Tejas numbers and we're all set.
The antidote of any more MMRCA , SE etc is just build more Tejas Mk1/2/3 build 600 of those I say , Thats our F-16
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It doesn't make economic sense to limit Rafale numbers to only 36. We have already paid steep amount for India specific enhancements and for base infrastructure.Going for additional 2 squadrons is the ideal option.But in the current scenario that will not be possible.The govt is at fault on two counts:uddu wrote:With the corruption allegation coming from the opposition, this govt will not touch touch Rafale any more. Its a dead end. Even the so called MMRCA 2.0 is a show off. So it's Tejas and it's variants. Extreme case is the Su-30 MKI production at HAL happening. Nothing more will happen.
1.Clearly refuting the charges by providing facts and figures by a senior member. Instead they have relied more of either ignoring the charges or denying allegations.
2.Clarifying the role of Reliance -Adag in the offset contract.
A lot will depend on outcome of 2019 elections to determine in which way the outcome of MMRCA 2,0 will go and also orders for additional Rafales.
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A gent from a IAF squadron then on deputation with TACDE told me once that the 2nd Batch for a type is ordered after 3 full years of squadron service. That is the time AHQ needs to determine how that type flies in indian condition day in and out , work out the flying tactics/manuals ( done in co-ordination with TACDE ) and maintenance procedure etc. It also gives time for them to fix any known issues that would have gone unnoticed during trails or issues that come up during regular service so that OEM can fix it in 2nd batch.
So I expect Rafale to be ordered in more numbers and it does not matter which government is in power but it will happen post first squadron formation and 3 years of regular flying thats the minimum period.
So I expect Rafale to be ordered in more numbers and it does not matter which government is in power but it will happen post first squadron formation and 3 years of regular flying thats the minimum period.
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I don't think any explanation by GOI will make RG understand. Not because he can't but he don't want. He is just seeing it from perspective of personal gain in elections, national interest be dammed.
The only way is Modi n Shah launch a counter offensive agressively. Bring out old Bofors, involve Sr. RG and family. Open all gates of coal, 2g spectrum etc...
This is only way to divert.them and make them defensive rather than giving them details and compromise our security. You Don't know even after disclosure and compromise interest, he may keep on saying it is corruption there...
The only way is Modi n Shah launch a counter offensive agressively. Bring out old Bofors, involve Sr. RG and family. Open all gates of coal, 2g spectrum etc...
This is only way to divert.them and make them defensive rather than giving them details and compromise our security. You Don't know even after disclosure and compromise interest, he may keep on saying it is corruption there...
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"making economic sense" would be all wrong just looking at one or select few requirements.