Russian media: Japan, UK, and Italy jointly develop the sixth-generation fighter jet, India: Can I join in?

Japan named it "烈风" (Storm), the UK named it "暴风" (Tempest), which reminds people of "阵风" (Rafale).

On May 26th, Russian media published an expert article.

As the arms race reaches a new level, China shows the world the prototype of the sixth-generation fighter jet.

This shocked the world.

Those who can go alone do so, like the United States.

Those who cannot go alone form partnerships, like Japan, the UK, and Italy.

The most anxious is India: "We also want to participate!"

Now, there are rumors that Japan also wants to invite India to join this project, which may be a subtle hint of "budget cutting".

India naturally does not object: Joining GCAP is a ticket to enter the big boys' club where you can see advanced technology and enhance your status on the international stage.

Russian experts say: But India already has experience with international cooperation, and at least to say, international cooperation is not always smooth sailing.

Let us remember their attempt to co-produce the fifth-generation fighter jet with Russia, but the result was that India accused Russia of hiding technology and shut its door.

The result was that the Su-57 has been flying for 15 years, and India's fifth-generation fighter remains a model in the museum.

Russian experts pointed out: Now India wants to join GCAP, but obviously not just as a sponsor. They certainly need their own share of technology, production capacity, and even possibly a say in design.

Russian experts humorously said: Friends, this will at least complicate the lives of the Japanese, British, and Italians.

Who will share patents? How will the budget be allocated? Who will get more production contracts?

Russian experts predict: Due to bureaucracy, disagreements, and possible lack of funding, the project may be delayed.

Even the most optimistic predictions indicate that the first flight may be in a distant future.

Interestingly, Japan named it "烈风" (Storm), the UK named it "暴风" (Tempest).

This reminds people of "阵风" (Rafale), all of which are named with the character "wind" according to Chinese naming conventions.

Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833139971827978/

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