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[Oscar]

to the first point

we initially thought maybe it was licensing, or tooling, etc etc, there had to be more to it

but unfortunately, we confirmed that not to be the case, and that this was accurate and there was no tot, licensing, etc.

it was the catalyst behind REK, the khaal utaarna

So someone actually approved $1 million for a range extension kit from China?

Im not blaming the Chinese here - but who approved it?

 

[FuturePAF]

Dont think all the money went to China if this wasnt a typo in the report.
However if it was a typo even then its ridiculous.

The Russian UMPK costs around $20k per kit - so even with Export premium 100 kits - lets say LS-6s would land around $5-20M total. Not $100m.

Maybe @Michael can shed a light on costs for LS-6.

however, the issue here ISNT if it was a typo - it is that NO ONE WITH ANY ACTUAL AGENCY - lets say in Parliament or Senate or even the government has the knowledge or ability to question this.

THAT IS THE PROBLEM HERE - not $100m being real or typo.

Unfortunately, the only mechanism is the few in the military with both honest bones and also those who are willing to risk their career.

And this is why oversight, preferably civilian, IMHO, with technical knowledge, is needed so limited resources aren’t squandered.

 

[Oscar]

And this is why oversight, preferably civilian, IMHO, with technical knowledge, is needed so limited resources aren’t squandered.

And this is impossible by design within Pakistan’s system

 

[Ak01]

So someone actually approved $1 million for a range extension kit from China?

Im not blaming the Chinese here - but who approved it?

yes, and unfortunately no clue, howeverrrrrrrrr, we know the kind of arm twisting that occurs, so who knows what the circumstances were

 

[Oscar]

yes, and unfortunately no clue, howeverrrrrrrrr, we know the kind of arm twisting that occurs, so who knows what the circumstances were

Other than the single line item on the report - are there any other details attached to that?

 

[Ak01]

Other than the single line item on the report - are there any other details attached to that?

unfortunately not in the report

 

[The Sundance Kid]

Regarding the helicopter discussion. Let's be real, the Mi-17 series is sticking around for a long time.

We've got some of the most challenging terrain from high altitude mountainous regions to hot deserts and the Mi-17 series is the most proven rough and austere condition workhorse. Not to mention the upfront costs for training new technicians, pilots and ground crews for a new platform.