I am glad to see that the lazy BAF finally getting some work done.
However, I personally think MiG 35 isn't a bad deal, if we are also getting SU 30s. Our economy is in a good standing and we should have enough money to maintain them. Given how slow and careful our procurement usually is, I believe all obstacles must have been cleared by now. And that's why they are closing the deals.
Problem is this is putting all eggs in Russian basket. Not too sure how reliable they would be in times of conflict (if any). Not to forget, they also sided with Myanmar in the Rohingya crisis. But its strange that we changed some of our defence policies regarding China but nothing so against Russia.
I'm guessing the thinking behind this apparent faith in Russia is cold hard cash.
In potential conflict with Myanmar, the Russians will likely support whoever has more to offer.
As Bangaldesh can probably at this time afford more than Myanmar, I guess the Russians would be likely not to hurt BD interests as BD will now become a major export market for Russian wares with this reported deal.
On the other hand, in any remote conflict with India, BD is (rhymes with bucked but starts with an f).
In fact, I am sure the Indians and Russians have discussed this deal and have pushed their own interests given the kind of bitches they are when their neighbors buy weapons.
In my opinion, I'm glad BAF is finally getting stuff in substantial numbers.
But I'm not happy with the choice.
This reported deal sets up a fork in the road for the next 50 years.
I wouldn't have chosen it.
Gripen and J-10 would have been my choice.
But all we can do here is type on keyboards.