It certainly seems so from the British reaction to the MMRCA decision. India's dense plans for military might has revived the armaments industries of the richie rich countries and their economic revival plans seem indexed to India's strategic vision. Nothing about the weaponry trade is transparent. With a Defence Minister holding the aura of “St Anthony” it becomes easy to peddle the consensus that the medium multi-role combat aircraft deal, which was reportedly “sealed” last week in favour of France’s Dassault Rafael, was “transparently conducted”.