Tuesday, June 15, 2010

‘Delays are part of huge deals’

Air Chief Marshal (retd) Fali Homi Major talks to Mayank Singh

What do you have to say about the delay in acquisitions?

There is no other way and it is bound to happen. We need to understand that these are important transactions and huge money is involved. Plus, there is the issue of international politics and foreign relations. Extensive and rigorous trials are also required before India makes up her mind.

By when do you foresee the Air Force at its optimum level?

By 2022, we will be completing our modernisation process with all kind of acquisitions getting completed.

What is your analysis about the way the MMRCA deal is going?

See, the more the competition, the wider the choice we get. The role of the air force is to pick the best.

What is your analysis about the competition for MMRCA?

It’s going to be an extremely difficult call. Only after the rigorous trials are completed, we will get a clear picture. It is not wise to speculate before that.

Do you believe the time of fighter pilot is coming to an end?

I don’t see that in the next 60 years. Whether it’s a drone or any other kind of machine, they cannot take last-minute decision.

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IIPM Editorial, 2009


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