Hidden dangers behind the success of the S-400
The Russian-made air defense system is well-known in the international arms market. Although it has begun to slow down in other equipment, the air defense system is still the most popular one in various countries. An object of fascination. Speaking of the S-400 air defense missile, everyone is familiar with it. As a traditional purchasing country of Russian-made equipment, many countries, including our country, have already equipped this missile.
The most eye-catching incident of this anti-aircraft missile may not lie in its battlefield performance, nor in which country purchased the missile, but in the U.S. response to Turkey’s purchase of the missile. sanctions events. And the key to the problem is that Türkiye has not surrendered, and the United States is still unwilling.
Turkey first purchased the American fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35, and then purchased the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile. But the United States is unwilling to accept Russia's purchase of S-400. The reason is actually simple, and everyone may be able to guess it, because Russia is a potential opponent of the United States, and these two super military powers are in constant friction overtly or covertly.
In order to weaken its opponents, the United States is not only far ahead in modern weapons and equipment and wants to form a generational advantage over Russia, but it also wants to kill Russia economically to avoid future troubles. Of course, on the surface, the United States cannot do this. The explanation given by the United States to Turkey is that the S-400 has the potential to steal the core secrets of the F-35 fighter jets. Therefore, Turkey must either give up the S-400 or the United States will cut off the supply of F-35 fighter jets.
Everyone has seen the final result. Turkey is really determined to buy S-400 air defense missiles, so the United States really will not sell Turkey’s fifth-generation aircraft. Regarding this obvious incident of commercial bullying, Turkey has no choice but to express its protest with practical actions: it would rather not do business with the United States than buy S-400 anti-aircraft missiles. This move by the United States hit a wall with Turkey and pushed Turkey into the arms of Russia. However, it still refused to repent and started to repeat its old tactics against India.
According to Indian media, the United States has threatened New Delhi not to proceed with the S-400 missile deal, otherwise the huge arms purchase between the United States and India may face irreversible risks. Naturally, India does not dare to take the tough sanctions imposed by the United States lightly, but the Indian government will also consider everything and cannot be completely at the mercy of the United States.
The United States wants to tightly embrace India, but the military cooperation relationship between India and Russia cannot be cut off overnight. India's navy, land and air force are all permeated with Russian "blood", so India will not act excessively towards Russia. But on the other hand, the United States is also something that India does not dare to offend, so being caught between the two big countries, it is really difficult for India now.