Russians most likely value their relationship with america a lot more then what profits a 50 jet deal ( again speculation as not even a shred of evidence is available to support such a claim) , Russia and america are increasing Bi-lateral trade and are friends unlike back in the day . It is in the interest of both parties to increase this friendship further .
Since when does any hegemonic unilateralistic Titan have “friends”? 😉 If you’re correct, then why did the Venezuelan Flanker sale go through despite the US formal, vehement and public oposition to it?
I think the energy/oil equation today is much heavier/stronger on the producer’s side then at the consumer’s side, this is a good enough reason for Russia to not have to do exactly what the US wants.
In my understanding the Iranian Flanker deal is much more important to the continuing existence and survival of the Russian Eletronics/Aerospace/Defence sector than the just gross value of the deal might sugest.
A larger (and growing!) client base will give the Russian Aerospace industry time needed for it to get it’s act together in order to be a perfectly competitive player in the world market some 10 years down the road.
A military commercial success now would allow it to be able to have the organization and technologies in place to make a serious bid at the world civilian aircraft market, a large segment that was wiped clean with the end of the URSS.
This is just my point of view. 🙂
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Regards,
Hammer
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