10-18-2010, 12:40 AM
Arun, I admit you may be right but the operative word is "may be". The reason is that the criteria for LCA Mark-2 engine may have been lots of power and quick & cheap delivery rather than technology absorbtion. Euros were playing fast and loose is evident from the fact that their bid went up by US$ 400 million that is around 60-70% when evaluated. Their asking price for full TOT is also unknown, it just assumed to be extra. They are just grand standing after losing.
I think kaveri-2 programme is where the tech will actually be sourced. Euros are welcome to bid there. Also it will be lesson to them to be careful in financial bids for MRCA. DRDO was also involved in evaluation, and I suppose they would know about the value of tech and would have added or compensated for it. so perhaps, one has to wait for more info. Though I see (now) even MRCA going to US.
I think kaveri-2 programme is where the tech will actually be sourced. Euros are welcome to bid there. Also it will be lesson to them to be careful in financial bids for MRCA. DRDO was also involved in evaluation, and I suppose they would know about the value of tech and would have added or compensated for it. so perhaps, one has to wait for more info. Though I see (now) even MRCA going to US.