Mi-17 is one of the most popular helo of the world, many countries owned them. Accidents happened, that is normal, but you don't see other countries blame it on Mi-17. India, who btw has one of the worst record of military plane crashes, want to blame it on Mi-17? well, at least you have to...
so why import? if one can make it by oneself, why feel the need to import?
btw, that is some crappy looking rifle, the finishing is so bad. Sorry but that is the truth
This is the problem with Indian media, they like to boast and go overboard. In diplomacy, everything is about subtlety. Everybody know India build Agni to counter China and Pakistan, but there is no need to say it out loud. This is smart move by China, by using UN to put pressure on India's...
It is probably for two reasons, to get the engine tech, and to get better relationship with the russians. Their national security interest are getting more aligned than ever. I wouldn't be surprised if one day they will cement it with formal military alliance treaty.
of course China will only use it defensively, like when others start attacking China. It is stupid to not using all weapons available to you when you defend yourself.
Btw, Kuaizhou-11 is no less important than this anti satellite missiles, in term of national security or economic front. In...
with SL financial condition, they would be lucky to buy Y-7 or 8. Not to mention, China's air force will need all Y-20 China can produce for the next decade.