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Old 30th Dec 2007, 16:30
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I wouldn't mind putting a bob on the Indian Navy ending up with a CVS or two; their plans for a big carrier are known but seems to be suffering the inevitable delays - as mentioned recently their Sea Harrier numbers would need bolstering, either by grabbing our old FA2's & updating them or their FRS51's - or both; I somehow doubt the cost of Harrier 2 would appeal, especially as they would probably still have to use Israeli / Russian BVR kit rather than 2+ with AMRAAM.

Otherwise they'l be stuck with 1 ( ? ) carrier, eventually, with navalised Sukhoi's - having the Seajet force going as well / in the meantime must be very attractive to them, and keeping old kit going is something they're very good at...
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