Respected
PM Sir, - Rafale – 126 V/s 36
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Ground Information :
The process of identifying
a suitable MMRCA (Multi Mission Role Combat Aircraft) was initiated in the year
2007. RFP was floated globally. Six contenders were identified
US-Boeing/Lockheed (F-18, F-16), Europe – Rafale (France), Eurofighter (European
Consortium), Grippen (SAAB-Swidish), Russia – Mig – 35.
Most meticulous and professional
approach was followed by the IAF in conducting field trials. Trials were
conducted extensively at High Altitudes (Leh), Hot – places like
Jaisalmer/Bikaner and humid climate – Mostly in the north east and Southern
Peninsula. After the trials and the PNC (Price Negotiation Committee) assessment
Rafale came out No.-1 and Euro fighter as No.-2.
The agreement was the
DASSAULT would supply 18 Aircraft in flyaway condition with in 3 years and
remaining 108 Aircraft would be built by HAL in India. UPA-II had finalized all
the details, The whole deal got stuck because HAL desired a condition “The
Aircraft which would be manufactured by HAL in India the guarantee would be
that of OEM – ie DASSAULT of France.” This was a very unprofessional approach
of HAL. The whole deal became a stumbling block.
The Process
set by NDA – II :
Instead
of settling the affairs of HAL PM sir in 2015 negotiated directly with French
Govt. for supply of 36 Aircraft. The figure of 36 Aircraft dose not make up for 2 sqn as
stipulated, There is no consideration of MR & SOW (Maint Reserve and Strike
of Wastage). Just for example for 2 sqn of Mirage – 2000 we have an inventory
of 50 Aircraft. In 2016 The PM signed a govt. to govt. deal in 2016 for 36
Aircraft. The delivery schedule is 18 Aircraft by the end 2019, and the
remaining 18 Aircraft by 2022. It is reliably learnt that Anil Ambani and
Gautam Adani were also present during the signing of this deal in France. The
Reliance Defense has been given an Offset contract which means that 50% of the
contracted offer (That is 60 thousand corors) which works out to Rupees 30 thousand corors
to be transferred to Reliance Defense. RD have already purchased 144 acres of
land in Nagpur. Extensive work is in progress at the site by OEM – Dassult.
Present Status of the IAF :
Present
status of the IAF. Officially it is claimed that they are with 31 sqns against
42.5 sqdn strength necessary. This figure of 31 sqdn includes 8 sqdn of Mig -21
and 2 sqdn of Mig-27. They are quite outdated and consider of not much
operational Utility.
P.M. Sir – Nation wants to know ?
a) Why is cost difference
of Rupees 1100 corors per Aircraft. Now (NDA) and then UPA –II.
b) How is the gap of 90 Aircraft going to be filed up
(126 – 36 = 90).
c) How could Reliance Defense be offered of set
contract ? with 0 experience in this field.
d) Since IAF is nearly down to 21 sqdn How do shot
fall of nearly 21sqdn is going to be field.
e) Actually media should be questioning but they have
become spineless.
f) Hopefully CAG is left with any COURAGE.
PM Sir we have no doubt in
your Honesty Except Few Thousand Corore May be Transferred to the Party Account
DON’T SAY NEHRU, INDIRA,
RAJEEV AND MANMOHAN SHOULD ANSWER
Wake
up India, Stakes are high, are we the people of India Vigilant.
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