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In India, they talked about Russian new proposal for the joint production of Su-57 | Che business! | Yandex Zen :
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Against the background of the understanding that Russia was able to independently complete the development of its own fifth-generation fighter Su-57 and even began mass production, India announced the allegedly new offer of our country for joint participation in the FGFA program as an alternative to purchasing ready-made fighters!
Probably many, like myself, are surprised at how this is possible if the Su-57 fighter is already in the series, why should Russia offer India to participate in the fifth-generation FGFA (Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft) fighter program?
And while in India they spoke about their interest in acquiring our Su-57 fighter. They also said that they did not exclude the possibility in the future, after acquiring the first, trial batch of the latest fifth-generation Russian fighters, to open joint production on their territory ?!
Now probably surely surprised!
But, as always, let's start with the details of what happened.
So, quite a popular, Indian, military-analytical publication "Defense News India "published material. The authors of which referring to the Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, report that our minister considers it possible and necessary to conclude a new contract for the creation of a fighter under the FGFA program, but already using Indian military technologies .
Moreover, they emphasize that this proposal came from Russia as an alternative to India's shown interest in our Su-57 fighter.
At the same time, the authors of the published material report that while India does not intend to buy the Russian Su-57 fighter, for the simple reason that it is not yet in service with Russia itself. Where India is waiting for the arrival of the first production samples in the Russian aerospace forces. And only after that it will probably be ready to purchase a serial aircraft as a test batch to study its performance characteristics and capabilities. With the possible conclusion of a contract for joint production in India.
Moreover, the authors believe that such an approach will be correct and is a kind of forced measure on the part of India. Where, citing the example of the purchase of the Su-30K, they say that it was the Indian specialists' study of our fighter that gave rise to the creation of a joint project of the Su-30 MKI fighter, which by its characteristics is much better than all other Su-30 modifications!
At the same time, the authors do not exclude the possibility that India will participate in the creation of a new fighter based on the Su-57, and it will even be possible to purchase a new generation fighter as soon as it becomes available for export. Moreover, they even expressed their wish or preference, for whom it is convenient that in the further development of our Su-57, or in the case of the emergence of a new generation, it is a two-seater, as this is a priority for the Indian Air Force!
The authors also noted that today India is considering the possibility of acquiring Yak-130 UBP, MiG-35 fighters from Russia, and the possibility of upgrading the entire Su - 30 MKI fleet to generation 4 "++" is being considered!
What can I say?
First, it should be noted that it was India, despite the almost complete readiness of our fighter, that suspended its participation in the joint program for creating the fifth generation fighter, known as the FGFA. Due to the fact that the Indian military allegedly believed that the avionics of the Su-57 fighter, its LTH and secrecy do not meet the standards of the fifth generation!
And now suddenly such a turn ?!
Moreover, I believe that it is necessary and necessary to note that in this particular case, the statement that Russia allegedly again proposed to India to conclude a contract for the creation of a fighter under the FGFA program, but with Indian defense technologies is somewhat distorted and is generally interpreted in its own way.
Since if you take The interview, which was given by the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation to the RIA Novosti publication , then there is generally a slightly different context implied! From which it follows that Russia is ready to continue negotiations with India on the Su-57 program. Where exactly the placed order of our Ministry of Defense for 76 aircraft should be a positive signal for India!
That is, as we see, there is no one to offer. There is only a clearly sent signal that our aircraft is ready and we began its mass production. And Russia is ready to continue negotiations! Where exactly the "negotiations" are the key. Another statement that our country proposed a new contract - I did not find and did not hear anything like it!
Further, a rather interesting situation now turns out, in the sense that just recently, the Chief Marshal of Indian Aviation did say that their country is not considering the purchase of fifth-generation fighters, since Delhi is actively working on its project.
Suddenly! Especially after considering that India has been developing its fifth-generation, all-weather fighter of the fifth generation under the AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program for more than 10 years, and according to previously announced plans, the first flight is scheduled for 2024! That is, literally soon.
And against the backdrop of this, such reports of interest in acquiring our fighter, as it contradict the plans of the state itself, which is about to plan to carry out the first flight of its brainchild. And until he enters the series India, as reported, plans to block his needs through the heavy fighter Su-30 MKI. As well as the acquisition of a light fighter to upgrade and replenish its fleet of military aircraft!
But still, even if it is, India is considering the possibility of acquiring the Su-57 from us, the question is - does Russia need this now?
On the one hand, if we take the simple side of bilateral relations, in place of Russia, return to a joint project with India on the same topic. Moreover, after it turned out that our project does not meet the requirements and standards of the fifth generation, of which, I am more than sure, the Indian military has only heard. It would be a little strange!
On the other hand, if we consider this proposal and compare it with the same Su-30 MKI, the question arises: why does India need a “test” batch, provided that the fifth generation fighter itself is on the way?
That's it! It seems that India needs our aircraft to, to put it mildly, get acquainted with our technologies and design solutions, with the ensuing circumstances.
No, I am not opposed to our countries cooperating and developing cooperation, but still, as a reluctance to step on the same rake a second time. After all, it is possible that by acquiring a “test” batch of our Su-57s, the Indian military will again declare that our fighter does not meet the standards of the fifth generation. Maybe? And how!
But, getting ahead is too early. And if India buys our fighter well, it won’t buy their business! But our country, as we see, has made it clear that the Su-57 fighter is ready, and Russia is ready to negotiate. Where, as we understand, the matter remains for small, will agree.
And it seems that all the same Delhi will get our fighter, as it’s long to wait, and China already has it! That is, as we understand in this case, the geopolitical factor can greatly help our Su-57 enter the international market.
As a result, it will be very difficult to say how it will actually be. Whether India buys or not, one can only guess. Since there is a lot of uncertainty in this matter. But one thing is certain with certainty, Russia, despite all the statements that with the suspension of India’s participation in the program for creating our fifth-generation fighter Su-57, will not be able to complete itself - it turned out to be empty. And this causes only positive emotions supported by the fact that today our Su-57 is also considered the best fifth-generation fighter in the world!
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