Russian Air Force (VVS)
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Interesting post from Piotr about Putin's upcoming visit to India:
And even though I see it more as yet another desperate attempt by Russia to show that it's still around, even if there's not much evidence of that anymore... I can't imagine India will go along with it again. However there is indeed a lot of pressure from the Indian public, is that really a solution?
And even though I see it more as yet another desperate attempt by Russia to show that it's still around, even if there's not much evidence of that anymore... I can't imagine India will go along with it again. However there is indeed a lot of pressure from the Indian public, is that really a solution?
hasssanali8998
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every single time , they fail and panic buy . happened in 2019 and will happen again
I think, with the huge push the Russians are making, theres a solid chance...
We overlook the SSJ deal with HAL, but i felt like that was nothing more than a carrot and stick approach to further entice HAL/indians into being pushed over the line further
Also, do note, the Russians now seem to be very willing to do whatever the Indians want, like, offering production of the R37M (a very cunning move), suggesting that the SU30MKI line at nashik could be transitioned very easily to produce SU57,
On top of that, the Russians could pitch it from the angle that they can use it as a stepping stone to amca, an almost 'beta' program for the AMCA, indian avionics etc on a russian airframe perhaps, i think there is room. Plus, dont forget, bribes make the world go round.
I also think ambiguity on the J35 buy from Pakistan has the IAF on edge, hence why this SU57/FGFA import itch has begun, we didnt see this being as big of a deal prior to the j35 announcement/rumours, it looks like something will have to be imported at some point, AMCA is a pipe dream for a few decades to say the least, will the IAF sit idle while its neighbours move next gen? hmm
Flotilla
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It is understable. Russia is nearly a tenth part of Chinese population. And I think you're wrong. Russia has bought without hesitation italians MRAPs from IVECO and cooperated with Aermacchi for the Yak130. So in the future Russia would purchase Chinese technology without any doubt.
Yommie
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Russia already assembles Chinese cars domestically. There's no reason to suggest Russia will never assemble Chinese planes domestically.
