Couldn't sit on this potential deal it is both big in what is being offered and in the political fallout that might result if approved. As far as the licensed tanks from Spain are concerned I think they are capable of making the 2A6 but it just might be the 2A5, sorry just don't remember off hand. This is a hot topic right now, just providing a sample from the sites I use regularly.
http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/...02662631e870cf
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php...86&c=MID&s=LAN
http://defense-update.com/wp/2011070...di-arabia.html
2. Knew this was coming for a time and it's been mentioned in the refs I've provided for the ARJUN since the start. Now India has decided to proceed with it the T-72M1 upgrades despite how controversial it's been both inside and outside of military circles. I have no data as yet to what extent they'll be upgraded to yet. I'll await info from the "Broadsword" site as well.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_...k_0107111.html
3. Peru going in another direction and apparently the road isn't leading to China.
http://www.dmilt.com/index.php?optio...rica&Itemid=58
4. Finally not a game factor but representative of the issues facing Asia. In this case a matter of "good will" from one of the poorest countries on the planet.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_...a_0107113.html
Regards,
Pat