A recent article in India's "Eurasian Times" said that India is very envious and jealous of the export of Chinese products, especially in the countryFightersField. China has begun to export the most advanced on a large scaleFighters, while India itself is still importing from RussiaFighters。This has made India full of envy and jealousy of China's military exports.
China as a powerful oneMilitaryThe strength of the country, not only has advanced technology research and development capabilities, but also has a large-scale production system, which can meet various needs at home and abroad. India, as China's neighbor, is undoubtedly one of the most sensitive countries to this phenomenon. Especially inFightersIn the field, China has begun to export the most advanced on a large scaleFighters, while India itself is still dependent on Russian importsFighters。This situation has made India envious and jealous of China's military exports.
Recently, India's "Eurasian Times" published an article pointing out that Turkey may not be able to buy advanced Europe and the United StatesFighters, and chose to buy "Xiao" from China"Dragon" fighter。Turkey originally planned to buy 40 aircraft from the United Kingdom, Spain and other countries".Typhoon "fighter, but the plans were dashed due to German opposition. Under US sanctions, Turkey is also unable to buyf-35Fighters。In this case, Turkey may turn to China to buyFighters
Turkey originally wanted to buy advanced from European countriesFighters, but due to German opposition, the plan ultimately failed to materialize. This is because of ".Typhoon "fighterIt is jointly developed and produced by European countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, and the export must be agreed by all the countries participating in the project. However, tensions between Turkey and Germany over a number of issues led to the collapse of the purchase plan.
In addition, since Turkey bought the Russian oneS-400 anti-aircraft missilesystem, the United States kicked Turkey out of the JSF project, banned to its **f-35Fighters。This makes Turkey in demand for foreign advancementFightersI hit a wall. Although Turkey currently has the F-16Fighters, and the United States has already lifted export restrictions on the F-16, but considering that the United States has repeatedly banned salesEquipment threatens Turkey as a condition, and Turkey wants to buy something non-AmericanFightersAs a backup.
India** believes that the reason why Turkey seeks to buy Chinese fighter jets is that it wants to get rid of its dependence on the United States and keep its ownMilitaryStrength. This is despite the fact that Turkey has already bought Russian onesS-400 anti-aircraft missilesystem, but this makes it lose its purchasef-35Fightersopportunities. In this case, the purchase of Chinese fighters became an option for Turkey.
Turkey has been trying to get rid of dependence on the United States and keep its ownMilitaryStrength. Turkey and the United States are at odds on a number of issues, and the United States has repeatedly banned salesEquipment as a condition to threaten Turkey. In order not to be "stuck" by the United States, Turkey has been seeking to buy non-American-made advancedFighters。This is despite the fact that Turkey has already bought Russian onesS-400 anti-aircraft missilesystem, but this led to the loss of their purchasesf-35Fightersopportunities. Turkey's approach is to hope through the purchase of other countriesFightersto keep themselvesMilitarystrength to avoid being held hostage by the United States.
India** mentioned that Turkey maintains good relations with Pakistan, which has begun to gradually introduce China's "owls"."Dragon" fighteras a tactical aviation force. The technology and performance of Chinese fighters have been recognized, which has led Turkey to consider the purchase of Chinese fighters as an alternative.
Turkey and Pakistan have always maintained good relations, and the two countries are inMilitaryThere is also some cooperation in the field. PakistanAir ForceThe gradual introduction of the Chinese-developed "Xiao" has begun"Dragon" fighterAs its own tactical aviation force. This makes Turkey realize that the technology and performance of Chinese fighters have been recognized and have certain actual combat capabilities. Therefore, Turkey's choice to buy Chinese fighters is an alternative in case it is needed.
India** reported that Turkey was "forced" to buy Chinese fighter jets, but this view is full of subjective assumptions. In fact, if Turkey really wants to buy Chinese fighters, they can buy them directly with better performanceJ-10CE fighter, not the "Thunder Dragon". In addition, the foreign trade versionJ-35 stealth fighterAlso an option that may be of interest to Turkey. Made in Turkey"Khan" stealth fighterIn terms of performance, it is not outstanding, and there is a big gap with the J-35 developed by China. Considering the differences between Turkey and the West on a number of issues, as well as tensions with the United States, Turkey is more likely to buy Chinese fighters. AlthoughIndian mediaIt is believed that Turkey was forced to choose Chinese fighters, but in fact this is Turkey's independent decision-making and can satisfy themMilitaryDemand.
Personally, I believe that the reason for Turkey's interest in Chinese fighters may be the desire for better performance and technology. Although Turkey has already purchased Russian S-400 missile systems, this does not mean that they have ample incentives for the purchase of Russian warplanes. Given Turkey's close ties with Pakistan, Turkey may choose to buy Chinese fighter jets as an alternative to bolster its air combat capabilities in critical surrounding airspace.
In general, despite India's envy and jealousy of China's fighter exports, Turkey's choice to buy Chinese fighters is an independent choice that can satisfy themMilitaryDemand is not the result of force. Whether Turkey will eventually buy Chinese fighters remains to be seen and confirmed.