Query
There has been a recent report that Russia has reduced the price of SU-75. Do you think it will be a good time for India to get the fighter jets?
Inputs (in random order)
- It is not a simple issue with a yes or no answer.
- There are many aspects and concerns attached to it.
- The aircraft is not combat-proven and the project has not matured.
- A Cost-benefit analysis needs to be carried out.
- Russia needs funding and development partners for the project.
- Can we extract more of the deal given above?
- How does the project affect the Atmanirbharta?
- Russian capacity to produce and supply because of the Ukraine war and Sanctions.
- How much technology will come into the Indian defence manufacturing ecosystem?
- How does the aircraft stand against the other fifth-generation aircraft, especially the ones with our adversaries?
- To some extent the world geopolitical situation and international cooperation etc. to be considered.
- India had earlier agreed to co-develop of SU-57 but reportedly pulled out due to cost, time delay, work share and technology sharing issues.
- SU 75 seems to be a derivative of SU 57 aircraft.
- Also, the dilemma related to force structure planning about the investment in the new generation aircraft or the modern Drones. Drawing lessons from the recent wars and the success of drones.
- A drop in demand for Russian aircraft due to their perceived sub-par performance during the Ukraine war.
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