Russia rejects Pakistan request for 50,000 AK rifles, assures India of no deals in future

[Cygnus Black]

The reality is, Russia (along with the West) always sees India as a hedge/balancer against China, no matter how good the relations between Moscow and Beijing are. All P4 countries are wary that China will one day become too powerful for them to contain. Therefore all of them all trying to prop up India. Russia envisions a multi-polar world where India would play a big part along with China (and itself, of course). Russia's biggest fear, besides NATO, is that China, with all of its economic and military might would be able to annex the resource-rich Siberia; or just buy it out, essentially turning Russia into its vassal state. Therefore, while Russia provides military hardware to China (to counter the US in SCS), it also provides India with same equipment in hopes that it would counter China. But we all know where most of India's military procurements end up i.e, near Pakistan's border. India, unlike Pakistan, pisses itself when thinking about fighting a much more powerful neighbor.

In short, Russia values its relations with India far more than it does with Pakistan. So forget about acquiring high-tech or offensive weaponry from Russia for a very long time. The only meaningful thing Pakistan can provide Russia is access to the Indian ocean via the Gwadar port. But for that, a peaceful and stable Afghanistan (under Pakistan's influence) is the key. And that's a tall order for a country that has been mired in conflict for nearly half a century.

 

[Dubious]

assuring India

Why is india so insecure and keeps need reassurance?

 

[VCheng]

Why is india so insecure and keeps need reassurance?

Because India is on a roll on portray Pakistan as a menace to world peace and not just a problem for India?

 

[Dubious]

Because India is on a roll on portray Pakistan as a menace to world peace and not just a problem for India?

Well india comes out as insecure (attitude wise) rather than it being a national security concerns

 

[VCheng]

Well india comes out as insecure (attitude wise) rather than it being a national security concerns

Yes, but its narrative is finding traction in certain areas of the world slowly.

 

[YeBeWarned]

if they did, its their mistake ... turn away dollars , we already buy mil-35's and we can always buy m4a1 Carbine from America if we need .

 

[Dubious]

Yes, but its narrative is finding traction in certain areas of the world slowly.

Not really..the waves are dynamic and the tides keep changing course every now and then...nothing is cemented

 

[VCheng]

Not really..the waves are dynamic and the tides keep changing course every now and then...nothing is cemented

Of course international geopolitics is always in flux. But Pakistan needs to do a far better job in this area than it has been lately.

 

[maverick1977]

The Russian government has rejected Pakistan’s request to buy new generation Kalashnikov rifles, commonly known as AK, assuring India that there will not be any military deal with Islamabad.

Top sources in the defence and security establishment told ThePrint that India was informed about the rejection earlier this year.

The sources also said Pakistan had sent in a proposal to buy a consignment of 50,000 AK series of assault rifles in an attempt to deepen military ties with Russia. The sources, however, did not mention the particular model sought by the neighbouring country.

Pakistan’s proposals to Russia ::

Pakistan’s proposal had surprised many in the Indian establishment since the nation’s army uses the AK 56 – manufactured by China – besides other rifles.

AK 56 is the Chinese version of the AK 47, but lighter. A number of AK 56s have been seized from the terrorists operating in Kashmir.


Pakistan’s proposal was, nevertheless, a matter of concern considering the fact that many of these rifles would have landed in the hands of terrorists, said the sources.

They also added that the Russian top leadership has assured India of no such military cooperation with Pakistan – an assurance which came after India raised its concerns with Moscow this year.

Indian intelligence agencies have been keeping a close watch on the activities of Pakistani army and their attempts to build ties with Russia. The agencies had flagged many other proposals made by Pakistan to Russia such as purchase of T90 tanks and new air defence systems following the Balakot airstrikes.

Russia and Pakistan had in 2015 signed a deal for four Mi-35M attack helicopters, which has already been delivered. The following year, in 2016, Russia and Pakistan also carried out their first joint military exercise.

These developments were raised at multiple levels between the governments of India and Russia.

https://theprint.in/defence/russia-...s-assures-india-of-no-deals-in-future/264004/

Mi 35 or AK47 ... I will go with Mi 35s...

Also Pakistan makes local Ak47s... what is this BS article about ...

 

[Asimzranger]

 

[My-Analogous]

The Russian government has rejected Pakistan’s request to buy new generation Kalashnikov rifles, commonly known as AK, assuring India that there will not be any military deal with Islamabad.

Top sources in the defence and security establishment told ThePrint that India was informed about the rejection earlier this year.

The sources also said Pakistan had sent in a proposal to buy a consignment of 50,000 AK series of assault rifles in an attempt to deepen military ties with Russia. The sources, however, did not mention the particular model sought by the neighbouring country.

Pakistan’s proposals to Russia ::

Pakistan’s proposal had surprised many in the Indian establishment since the nation’s army uses the AK 56 – manufactured by China – besides other rifles.

AK 56 is the Chinese version of the AK 47, but lighter. A number of AK 56s have been seized from the terrorists operating in Kashmir.


Pakistan’s proposal was, nevertheless, a matter of concern considering the fact that many of these rifles would have landed in the hands of terrorists, said the sources.

They also added that the Russian top leadership has assured India of no such military cooperation with Pakistan – an assurance which came after India raised its concerns with Moscow this year.

Indian intelligence agencies have been keeping a close watch on the activities of Pakistani army and their attempts to build ties with Russia. The agencies had flagged many other proposals made by Pakistan to Russia such as purchase of T90 tanks and new air defence systems following the Balakot airstrikes.

Russia and Pakistan had in 2015 signed a deal for four Mi-35M attack helicopters, which has already been delivered. The following year, in 2016, Russia and Pakistan also carried out their first joint military exercise.

These developments were raised at multiple levels between the governments of India and Russia.

https://theprint.in/defence/russia-...s-assures-india-of-no-deals-in-future/264004/

Yet they are selling Mi 35 and RD93 engines. WOW what a bullshit sirji

 

[Asimzranger]

wasnt Pak Army checking this rifle CZ 807

 

[war&peace]

Yeah right, Mi35 gunship is being sold and we are being lead to believe a shitty old AK is not, STFU injun turd.

Bro befitting reply

 

[HttpError]

Oh, Modi jee again Isolated Pakistan.

 

[SQ8]

Somehow in the midst of Jet Engines, EW systems and Gunships; India has “achieved” some uncorroborated victory of stopping 50000 AK-47s which are manufactured locally everywhere from shops to factories with similar tooling and quality?

The pitiful mentality of our neighbor astounds me.