Posted on 01/15/2021 10:20:07 AM PST by Onthebrink
In August, Russia unveiled the export version of its fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter aircraft. Displayed at the Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum, the Su-57E also took part in the arms tradeshow’s flight demonstration program.
Among the nations that apparently expressed interest in the aircraft was India, which The EurAsian Times reported was “seriously considering exploring an initial batch of ‘off the shelf’ Su-57 jets from Russia to evaluate their capabilities – before entering into a contract for joint production.”
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So what are your thoughts on this matter?
Cheyna
I had a stint in DoD doing Foreign Military Sales in DoD. India is a terrible customer and just as bad in cooperative deals.
Was it because of India being too demanding, late paying, stealing intellectual property, or a combination?
I never got to the paying phase for anything. With India, any deals would have been payment up front. Payment terms depends on the country.
In many cases I think they window shop, playing off suppliers against each other. Sometimes they are pressuring domestic suppliers to give a better price for something similar.
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