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2005-06-04 Sri Lanka

India offers to help Sri Lanka redesign air-defence capabilities

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Posted by Steve White 2005-06-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Since India considers the LTTE a terrorist organization, how about the IAF just bombing the rebel airstrip and aircraft ?

Why the kid glove treatment for the Tigers?

Posted by john 2005-06-04 09:11|| 2005-06-04 09:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't think the airstrip is a concern because of two Tamil aircraft. Sri Lanka probably more concerned it'd be used for airborne logistics. Waters off northern Sri Lanka are pretty much blockaded now.

Posted by Pappy 2005-06-04 12:58|| 2005-06-04 12:58|| Front Page Top

#3 So these reports over the aircraft is scare mongering?

Still, in the post 9/11 world, suicide terrorists+aircaft is a big no.
A single pass by an Indian Flanker with its cannon firing should neutralize these aircraft for good.

Posted by john 2005-06-04 17:44|| 2005-06-04 17:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Jeez. Here's the answer.

Sorry. I just like it.

Posted by Shipman 2005-06-04 21:10|| 2005-06-04 21:10|| Front Page Top

#5 No, I don't think it's scare mongering. The Czech aircraft can be rigged for close air support. I doubt that Sri Lankan patrol vessels have much in the way of anti-air defense. That's one way to open holes in the blockade. The airstrip could also be used for resupply and/or delivery of other aircraft.

A cynical part of me sees a rather... convenient opportunity for India to offer assistance to an island it considers part of its sphere of influence.

Posted by Pappy 2005-06-04 23:43|| 2005-06-04 23:43|| Front Page Top

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