Alexander Samsonov
In India, officials responsible for military procurement for the national air force opted for Russian-made MiG-29 and Su-30 fighters over the F-21 of the American corporation Lockheed Martin.
Reporting today about this, the Indian media clarify that the cost of the contract amounted to approximately $ 2.5 billion. At the same time, negotiations on the purchase of the most modern multifunctional MiG-35 and Su-57 aircraft in Russia are still ongoing.
Commenting on this information, Oleg Lukyanov, a political observer of the IANED agency, emphasizes: “On the world arms market, the most acute struggle is between the two main players - the USA and the Russian Federation, which occupy the first and second places in terms of sales. However, these are not only questions of profit and making money for the military-industrial complex of these states. The United States declared Russia the # 1 enemy. Therefore, the competition between the two countries in weapons is acquiring special political significance. In recent years, Russia has managed to create military equipment that surpasses and outstrips American counterparts in technical excellence. This, of course, infuriates Washington. And he has to by all means, literally, to force dependent countries to refuse to buy Russian military equipment. Therefore, the decision of the Indian authorities on the MiG-29 and Su-30 fighters means not only losses for Lockheed Martin, but also a blow to the reputation of Washington, which could not achieve its goal. "
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