"Given the size of the contract — more than $10 billion, is the largest defence deal struck by India — the acquisition of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) was viewed in many quarters as a purchase in which political and strategic considerations would, or even should, play a role. "
It seemed that the technical and commercial factors prevailed over extra-contractual considerations. Since, the selection process was uninfluenced by the United States administration. The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Beyond the Rafale deal.
But the decision to buy the fighters could provide the leverage for India to hold France to its promise of increasing cooperation across a whole range of areas, but especially in the nuclear and defence fields, including the greater sharing of technology and expertise.
Since the Nuclear Suppliers Group reneged on its 2008 bargain with India last year by banning the sale of enrichment and reprocessing equipment (ENR) but France, has said it will not be bound by the new restrictions. The French must now be held to their word.
It seemed that the technical and commercial factors prevailed over extra-contractual considerations. Since, the selection process was uninfluenced by the United States administration. The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Beyond the Rafale deal.
Since the Nuclear Suppliers Group reneged on its 2008 bargain with India last year by banning the sale of enrichment and reprocessing equipment (ENR) but France, has said it will not be bound by the new restrictions. The French must now be held to their word.
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