As Shan and Speedster have already said, this is a multi-country info war being waged. It doesn't remain limited to defense, it leads to racism. HAL clearly thinks exports are the way to go. Few days ago, they published a tender seeking bids for collaborative marketing in African Latin American and South East Asian Regions. Link to my post:
HAL invites EoI from Indian Consulting Agencies for undertaking consultancy on collaborative marketing in African Latin American and South East Asian Regions.
The Consultant needs to examine the structures and methodology of defence procurement followed by different countries of interest for HAL and develop a system that suits HAL requirement thereby increase export horizon through best route of engagement.
Towards this, the consultant is required to identify cooperation opportunities with the target country’s Aerospace and Defence Industry, including but not limited to the following...
The Consultant needs to examine the structures and methodology of defence procurement followed by different countries of interest for HAL and develop a system that suits HAL requirement thereby increase export horizon through best route of engagement.
Towards this, the consultant is required to identify cooperation opportunities with the target country’s Aerospace and Defence Industry, including but not limited to the following...



. Realistically other than Brahmos and some other ground forces related stuff, we wont export any big aerospace items for the next half a decade at least.

