If you are saying India then please correct your self India is not buying AH-1Z but AH-64 Apache.
A far more economical option is to get the MI-28 after having the 10-12 MI-35's.
. You guy should at the least like this post so the readers on both sides, can appreciate the gesture. A little thank you, smile and appreciation goes a LONG way between two friends, even in difficult times.
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Manufacturing and parts aren't just ready to go. USMC has much larger orders in line being produced. Plus, there are a LOT of parts that are made by other companies and LM and Bell just integrate them. So the entire supply chain process is analyzed and a date is given.
Pakistan should've asked for USMC's existing Vipers for quick deliveries, I am sure the US would've made exceptions to help an ally. This Viper topic came up a couple of years ago too. Pakistan in 2011 couldn't afford it. The US requested Russia on her behalf and Pakistan got the MI-17's right away. So no conspiracy theories please against the US.
The US isn't against you or something "strange" is happening here. We are selling you our top line equipment so obviously we have good, friendly relations with Pakistan. No need to add conspiracy theories on here please.
IMO, the US won't cancel this deal. Unless something stupid happens again and Pakistan is linked to it directly. I think anyone would react to those situations.
But looking at the ground reality, Pakistan getting cleaned up, both government and the military focusing on getting Pakistan rid of terrorism and making her an economic power, are ALL things that the West likes to see, AKA, the Stability. So two civilian and stable governments don't impose sanctions, they work together for bigger, better, more profitable economy growing projects, which help people on both sides.
The US had done a LOT of behind the scene work to get Pakistan the GSP-Plus from the Europeans too. But sadly, I don't see anyone saying one simple thank you. So I thank the United States of America to be there for Pakistan over her 70 years of friendships, and in providing significant help to Pakistan....on behalf of ALL Pakistanis
Russia could potentially sell up to 12 Mi-35 helicopters to Pakistan.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The contract on the delivery of four Russian Mi-35 helicopters to Pakistan could be expanded, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov said Tuesday.
"It all depends on money. Pakistan has stated that it has the financial means for 10-12 helicopters of this type, but negotiations are ongoing," Kabulov told RIA Novosti.
Moscow and Islamabad are discussing possible supplies of Russian defensive weapons to Pakistan, Kabulov added.
"Pakistan has an interest in other Russian weapon systems. Negotiations are underway. We are talking about defensive systems," Kabulov told RIA Novosti.
In March, Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain announced Islamabad's intention to expand military-technical commerce with Russia with the purchase of Mi-35 gunships.
In August, a contract for four Mi-35M transport and attack helicopters was signed by Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport and Pakistan's Ministry of Defense, according to a spokesperson for the Russian Embassy in Islamabad.
The Mi-35M (NATO Designation Hind-E) is an upgraded export version of the Mi-24V multipurpose assault helicopter, developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant.
All weapons are sold on the pretext of defense... Remember IDEAS POSTER read Arms For Peace...
What Russian break even point per barrel ? . I think its 45 dollar today and Russia need around 60 or more
Unless you cancel that 925 + 85 million dollar deal for the Vipers?
