Russia also doesn't give full ToT. That's why the Su 57 project / FGFA is in limbo.
Nope. We basically do a screwdriver job here. Even nuts and rivets have to be imported along with titanium blocks.
As per my understanding, everything is being manufactured locally, but raw material including titanium blocks must be procured from Russia. Theoretically, India can manufacture on its own, but would be in breach of contract and warranty.
Did I say Russia gives full TOT everywhere? Russia can't spoonfeed if India acts like a parasite. Russia helps wholeheartedly and gives TOT in many areas but not all
So what? India imports silly items to pay royalty payments. But once current order ends, India can make all.of it on its own. There is a difference between royalty charge and technology transfer
Not sure if it is entirely correct, else we could have ordered new su30 without involving Russia. Since we are still ordering new su30 with Russia, suggests that we need their permission even for local manufacturing.
Egypt has all the soviet/russian weapons we currently use. This did not stop us from buying those back in the day. Or do you think Egypt-Pak relation is less important than Turkey-Pak relationship? No matter which weapon we use, there will always be one or the other member of the Ummah that has it or will get it.
We need to keep Russia in the loop to ensure we get the required upgrades like Super Sukhoi. We are doing this as a goodwill gesture. If we are forced to fight a war, we will manufacture Su30 enmasse. But if we are just manufacturing Su30 for operational needs, we will be nice to Russia and respect it for the assistance.
I am not sure if your contention is based on facts. Would like to know what others think. We have licence manufacturing for which we need a contract with Russia for any additional aircraft. These are manufactured in India, from raw material provided by Russia.... Looks a bit stupid but true as per my understanding. We cannot manufacture independently.
Nope! Take a good look here.
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...u-30mki-fighters-from-russia-for-new-squadron
Russia considers India to be a cash cow! Unless India strong arms Russia's financial situation, we get no technology. Only way to get tech is to go for JVs and not outright purchases!
Yeah,the nuts, bolts etc are highly critical technology which India can't make. How many times should I tell that these are just excuses to pay royalty charge and not Russians withholding Technology?
Russians make you buy useless crap inorder to facilitate extortion on an astronomical scale.
What kits? India makes critical components like Radar and engine in India without kits. Kits like nuts and bolts are not some high end Technology.
That is why you co-develop stuff using JV.
As said in the article, US wants India to buy from US... and they are ready to look the other way..
What will USA give in return? India doesn't need useless goods from USA. If USA is willing to give technology, then we can speak. Otherwise, it will be like India giving freebies to USA
Trump is going to sanction so many nations that it will end up sanctioning itself. Kashmir threat didn't work so he's trying this route.
Not exactly... The intent for repeat order for P-8I comes to mind. P-8I are top notch... Chinese submarines are pretty naked these days, when they cross the Malacca straits... But, the US specifically wants India to buy their fighters... The fact that India whom the US tend to call an ally,, does not have a single frontline fighter from America. And this fact burns them no end..
the "burning" part is a sales pitch.
