In Indonesia, said a high probability of failure of the contract on delivery of Russian fighter Su-35. A statement of the possible failure of the acquisition of these fighters made by the representative of Indonesia Air Force novya Samega.
According to him, difficulties arise in connection with the package of US sanctions CAATSA. We are talking about sanctions, which the US threatened countries, cooperating with Russia in the military-technical sphere, in particular - in the field of armaments acquisition. Earlier, Indonesia has already received a warning from Washington.
From the statement of the Indonesian military aviation Commodore novya Samegi for Jane's publications:
That fact, that the contract (with Russia) already signed, the role will not play.
In Jakarta mark, that, if necessary, instead of contracts for the delivery of Russian Su-35 will be contracted with the US for the supply of American F-16 Viper.
More important here, and the question of, Are there any penalties for failure to perform its obligations under the contract.
Recall, Indonesians had previously signed a contract for the purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters. The signatures are put in February 2018.
CAATSA sanctions package was adopted earlier. Now, the United States put pressure on Jakarta, threatened by a number of economic measures. And Jakarta, as it appears, ready to accept the fact, that "offers" Big Brother.
As seen, the situation is sliding to the classic version of unfair competition under the pretext “countering Russian threat”. As for the Soviet cinema classics: "And I will not take, disable gas ".
