Friday, December 17, 2010

Why Russia Will Not Sell Advance Weapon Systems To China

Su-35 fighter aircraft. © RIA Novosti. Anton Denisov

How China’s Jets Threaten Russia -- By Richard Weitz, The Diplomat

China’s suspected proclivity for copying weapons systems has made Russia wary of exporting its technology. Still, the Russians may one day end up with a taste for ‘Made in China’ hardware.

The China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, better known as ‘Airshow China,’ used to see Russian arms dealers descend on the event to peddle their wares to potential Chinese customers. Held every other year in the city of Zhuhai, the Russians were eager to persuade potential Chinese customers to part with their cash.

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My Comment: The Russian's may be suspicious of Chinese intent .... and justifiably so ..... but many in Russia are still open to the idea of selling to the Chinese their most advanced fighter jets.

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