'U.S. working with India to provide alternative to Russian S-400': Pentagon

[Kailash Kumar]

US working with India to provide alternative to Russian missiles: Pentagon

PTI

Mar 28, 2019

The US is working with India to provide potential alternatives to S-400 air defence systems that New Delhi has decided to purchase from Russians, a top Pentagon official said on Wednesday.

India inked an agreement with Russia in October last year to procure a batch of the S-400 Triumf missile systems at a cost of Rs 40,000 crore. India went ahead to seal the deal notwithstanding the US' warnings against it.

There were apprehensions about the payment mechanism for the deal in the wake of the US sanctions against Russia.

"We are very keen to see them (India) make an alternative choice. We're working with them to provide potential alternatives (to S-400)," Randall Schriver, Assistant Defence Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing.

Responding to questions on the potential sanctions on India for making such a purchase from the Russians, Schriver said, "it would be an unfortunate decision" if New Delhi chose to pursue S-400 from Russia.

"Of course, we have the (CAATSA) legislation hanging over all of that," he said referring to the punitive CAATSA legislation that imposes sanctions on countries that purchase substantial military equipment from Russia.

Schriver said CAATSA legislation is not designed to be in impediment in the growing strategic partnership that the US has with India."It's designed to impose cost on Russia, consequence to Russia. One way or the other, we want to work through it because India is an emerging partnership for us," the top Pentagon official said.

https://www.dnaindia.com/india/repo...ernative-to-russian-missiles-pentagon-2734037

 

[HammerHead081]

This is not good news... we need to get SAM as well.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

I think India should go with patriot missile system. Tested, operational, Proven platform.

 

[Myth_buster_1]

I hope India gets forced to purchase US SAM so Pak can get a chance at s-400!

 

[Chhatrapati]

I hope India gets forced to purchase US SAM so Pak can get a chance at s-400!

If you can afford it, you can buy them irrespective of it. Russia does business with everyone.

I hope India gets both the systems.

 

[Dil Pakistan]

This is not good news... we need to get SAM as well.

I hope India gets forced to purchase US SAM so Pak can get a chance at s-400!

Exactly!

I think this is a great news.

Purchase of S-400 was a very big ticket item for Russia.

If India changes mind and goes to US for supplies, then it opens the doors for Pakistan for a number of things

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

I hope India gets both the systems.

 

[Maarkhoor]

US to offer India alternative to Russian S-400 missile defence system

India inked an agreement with Russia in October last year to procure a batch of the missile systems at a cost of Rs 40,000 crore.

WASHINGTON: The US is working with India to provide potential alternatives to S-400 air defence systems that New Delhi has decided to purchase from Russians, a top Pentagon official said on Wednesday.

India inked an agreement with Russia in October last year to procure a batch of the missile systems at a cost of Rs 40,000 crore. India went ahead to seal the deal notwithstanding the US' warnings against it.

There were apprehensions about the payment mechanism for the deal in the wake of the US sanctions against Russia.
"We are very keen to see them (India) make an alternative choice. We're working with them to provide potential alternatives (to S-400)," Randall Schriver, Assistant Defence Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing.

Responding to questions on the potential sanctions on India for making such a purchase from the Russians, Schriver said, "it would be an unfortunate decision" if New Delhi chose to pursue S-400 from Russia.

"Of course, we have the (CAATSA) legislation hanging over all of that," he said referring to the punitive CAATSA legislation that imposes sanctions on countries that purchase substantial military equipment from Russia.

Schriver said CAATSA legislation is not designed to be in impediment in the growing strategic partnership that the US has with India.

"It's designed to impose cost on Russia, consequence to Russia. One way or the other, we want to work through it because India is an emerging partnership for us," the top Pentagon official said.
https://zeenews.india.com/india/us-...ian-s-400-missile-defence-system-2190841.html

Now just like Turkey, U.S will threat India with sanctions in case India chooses Russian Sams against Uncle Sams's SAMS

Indian already paid and using many US products, yesterday they inducted chinooks, payments for attack helos done already etc etc

@Windjammer @DESERT FIGHTER @Bilal Khan (Quwa) @Areesh @BHarwana

 

[Smarana Mitra]

Now just like Turkey, U.S will threat India with sanctions in case India chooses Russian Sams against Uncle Sams's SAMS

Indian already paid and using many US products, yesterday they inducted chinooks, payments for attack helos done already etc etc

India purchased Chinook and other equipment under USA pressure to equalise trade balance. India did not get any meaningful technology or know-how for these deals. It simply was meant to bridge trade deficit.

So, if USA themselves deny the arms sale, it is beneficial to India as India would be saving some forex to import other necessary items. Unlike Turkey which is desperate to get USA arms, India wants to avoid USA arms but is buying it under pressure to cut trade deficit of USA with India. So, we can't compare Turkey with India as situation is different and quite opposite

 

[Maarkhoor]

India purchased Chinook and other equipment under USA pressure to equalise trade balance. India did not get any meaningful technology or know-how for these deals. It simply was meant to bridge trade deficit.

So, if USA themselves deny the arms sale, it is beneficial to India as India would be saving some forex to import other necessary items. Unlike Turkey which is desperate to get USA arms, India wants to avoid USA arms but is buying it under pressure to cut trade deficit of USA with India. So, we can't compare Turkey with India as situation is different and quite opposite

You will feel pain when these chinooks proved dodos when US stop the supplies.

 

[Yaseen1]

indians are used to it as half of their su30mki are useless due to lack of maintenance and replacement of spare parts.I think india should not buy rafales as tejas is enough for their needs

You will feel pain when these chinooks proved dodos when US stop the supplies.

 

[Maarkhoor]

indians are used to it as half of their su30mki are useless due to lack of maintenance and replacement of spare parts.I think india should not buy rafales as tejas is enough for their needs

Sahi kaha crash karna hi hai tu apna karo Rafale ko b badnaam kar dyen gey

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

I think india can't abandon Russia. If they abandon russia india has alot to loose.

 

[maximuswarrior]

I think india can't abandon Russia. If they abandon russia india has alot to loose.

The Indians know that. They won't abandon Russia. The US Indian honeymoon is China centric.

 

[rajiv sharma]

India purchased Chinook and other equipment under USA pressure to equalise trade balance. India did not get any meaningful technology or know-how for these deals. It simply was meant to bridge trade deficit.

So, if USA themselves deny the arms sale, it is beneficial to India as India would be saving some forex to import other necessary items. Unlike Turkey which is desperate to get USA arms, India wants to avoid USA arms but is buying it under pressure to cut trade deficit of USA with India. So, we can't compare Turkey with India as situation is different and quite opposite

moreover dada , the real deals never come out in public .

Replace boy with girl and Daddy with Sugar Daddy

rah peya jane yaa wah peya jane