Quote from: Sithara007 on Today at 02:56:46 PM

Quote from: Naficopa on May 22, 2022, 03:01:54 PM

@Sithara007 - I read your comments everyday. I have read and heard in news that INDIA purchase oil and gas from Russia. But when Pakistan tried to purchase oil and gas from Russia we saw serious consequences. And out elected government was toppled. We are in political and economic turmoil.

Well.. it is not that simple. First of all, the Indian government has avoided direct confrontation with the US administration. While it is true that the share of Russian oil imports jumped from 1% to 15% during the last few months, it still represents a small portion of all the crude oil that is imported to India. Iraq remains the top supplier. And secondly, in order to appease the American administration the Indian government cancelled a few defense deals with Russia. Essentially, the government is walking on a thin line with little room for further maneuverability. And at the same time, they are bargaining hard with both the sides.

To "satisfy the United States" broke "several contracts"? And then explain: the contract for the development and implementation of the 5th generation aircraft, for what reason was it closed? And for the development of the IL-214 aircraft? And the contract for the supply of helicopters?
I will remind you!
The big picture is that India is the largest importer of Russian weapons. But around 2018 (following the results of failed projects with Russia), a systemic failure and replacement of suppliers began. for example, in 2018, the export of weapons from Russia accounted for approximately 80% of the total. Today - about 35% with a decreasing trend.
And some historical facts.

2017 - Russia and India suspended the process of joint work on the project of the Il-214 multi-purpose transport aircraft, which was expected to replace the obsolete An-12 aircraft in the Indian forces. The project started in 2000. By 2017, it turned out that the Russian side, by 2017, had not even developed a prototype! "Satisfied with the USA"?

2018 - India abandons the MIG-29 due to constant breakdowns, delays in the supply of components, general problems with the maintenance of this model, and most importantly, constant violations of the deadlines for the execution of work by the Russian side. Oh yes - just for information - "Most of the problems were observed with the power plant, as a result of which, since February 2010, 40 engines have been withdrawn from service due to factory defects." Wow, what an insidious USA?!

2021 - The Indian side suspended participation in the program to create the first Indian fifth generation fighter FGFA (Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft) based on the Russian Su-57. The reason is the constant violation of deadlines, failure to fulfill / failure to achieve the set targets, lack of visible prospects for this model.

2022 - India refused to buy Russian Mi-17V5 helicopters. the rejection of the deal has nothing to do with the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine. Its reason was the desire of local authorities to support the national program to replace imported products with local ones.
“A decision was made to close the deal. The government explained that the decision was made as part of supporting the program for the production of local medium-lift helicopters long before the start of the war in Ukraine,” the report says.