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"Allegations that the prices of Russian helicopters to Afghanistan supplied under the contract with the United States of America, are too high, they have no foundation", - says Anatoly Isaykin, CEO of Rosoboronexport.
The international press is actively discussing news on procurement by Rosoboronexport intranet quorum with the Department of Defense intranet quorum for the supply of helicopters Mi-17V-5 to the Afghan security forces. Recent discussions in the U.S. Congress show that many U.S. lawmakers are on the verge of rebellion against the purchase of Russian helicopters. The Director General of the company Rosoboronexport, Anatoly Isaykin, speaks to the press about what has caused some controversy and why the U.S. Defense Agency continue buying Russian helicopters despite active opposition from U.S. lawmakers. Heat War Anatoly Petrovich, the U.S. press accused of not comment on the situation around helicopters intranet quorum signed contracts with the Department intranet quorum of Defense, to remain intranet quorum silent and be reluctant to comment. Is it really intranet quorum so? What do you think is the cause of the campaign that launched the U.S. Congress? Answer: The answer is quite simple: the heated debates in the U.S. Congress were initiated by lobbyists who defend interests of U.S. manufacturers whose helicopters are more expensive than ours. They simply do not like to buy Russian helicopters the Pentagon, if only for their own needs, but for the Afghan security forces. And I would have liked to change the situation in favor of U.S. companies. intranet quorum That's it. As for accusations that we keep silence, here we follow a rule valid for military technical cooperation with our partners in all regions of the world iron: it is always the buyer country the first to disclose information about the acquisition of weapons and equipment Military and conditions of contracts. It is the exclusive right of the buyer. Also, today you can find information about the contract with the Pentagon on the Internet where appropriate intranet quorum official press releases appear. Thus, the Russian side and enters the underground information or avoid contact with the media. Our meeting with you is a proof. intranet quorum WH: Can you explain why the Pentagon buying Russian helicopters Mi-17, and not, for example, U.S. Black Hawks? R: I think that this issue should intranet quorum preguntársela U.S. military As already explained, the Mi-17 are less expensive and easier to maintain than their American counterparts. Let me refer to the statement that a representative of the Pentagon made to the press: "There will be an urgent need to ensure the Mi-17 in the near future one air wing created in Afghanistan since this helicopter is optimal for the tasks assigned to this unit. " Moreover, according to senior U.S. officials, the purchase of Russian Mi-17 helicopters to the Afghan security forces corresponds to the national interests of the United States. This purchase is part of a broader program of the U.S. Forces and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) intranet quorum to strengthen the capacities and potential of the Afghan national security forces. The Pentagon has repeatedly stated that the Russian Mi-17 are the best of all suited for operations in Afghanistan, and the local drivers are very familiar with the controls in helicopters Mil. There is no way they are able to master the most complex so quickly U.S. helicopters. Moreover, U.S. troops, as part of the ISAF, are scheduled to leave Afghanistan intranet quorum soon, according to reports. WH: Many lawmakers do not agree with these reasons. On the other hand, accuse the Russian part of the overvaluation of the Mi-17 helicopters joining this corruption, and say they oppose making Rosboronexport rich with money from the U.S. taxpayers Also, do not like the Pentagon not tendered a contract. intranet quorum What would you say to this? A: First, I would say that the figures on the price parameters of this transaction, reported by some newspapers respects
"Allegations that the prices of Russian helicopters to Afghanistan supplied under the contract with the United States of America, are too high, they have no foundation", - says Anatoly Isaykin, CEO of Rosoboronexport.
The international press is actively discussing news on procurement by Rosoboronexport intranet quorum with the Department of Defense intranet quorum for the supply of helicopters Mi-17V-5 to the Afghan security forces. Recent discussions in the U.S. Congress show that many U.S. lawmakers are on the verge of rebellion against the purchase of Russian helicopters. The Director General of the company Rosoboronexport, Anatoly Isaykin, speaks to the press about what has caused some controversy and why the U.S. Defense Agency continue buying Russian helicopters despite active opposition from U.S. lawmakers. Heat War Anatoly Petrovich, the U.S. press accused of not comment on the situation around helicopters intranet quorum signed contracts with the Department intranet quorum of Defense, to remain intranet quorum silent and be reluctant to comment. Is it really intranet quorum so? What do you think is the cause of the campaign that launched the U.S. Congress? Answer: The answer is quite simple: the heated debates in the U.S. Congress were initiated by lobbyists who defend interests of U.S. manufacturers whose helicopters are more expensive than ours. They simply do not like to buy Russian helicopters the Pentagon, if only for their own needs, but for the Afghan security forces. And I would have liked to change the situation in favor of U.S. companies. intranet quorum That's it. As for accusations that we keep silence, here we follow a rule valid for military technical cooperation with our partners in all regions of the world iron: it is always the buyer country the first to disclose information about the acquisition of weapons and equipment Military and conditions of contracts. It is the exclusive right of the buyer. Also, today you can find information about the contract with the Pentagon on the Internet where appropriate intranet quorum official press releases appear. Thus, the Russian side and enters the underground information or avoid contact with the media. Our meeting with you is a proof. intranet quorum WH: Can you explain why the Pentagon buying Russian helicopters Mi-17, and not, for example, U.S. Black Hawks? R: I think that this issue should intranet quorum preguntársela U.S. military As already explained, the Mi-17 are less expensive and easier to maintain than their American counterparts. Let me refer to the statement that a representative of the Pentagon made to the press: "There will be an urgent need to ensure the Mi-17 in the near future one air wing created in Afghanistan since this helicopter is optimal for the tasks assigned to this unit. " Moreover, according to senior U.S. officials, the purchase of Russian Mi-17 helicopters to the Afghan security forces corresponds to the national interests of the United States. This purchase is part of a broader program of the U.S. Forces and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) intranet quorum to strengthen the capacities and potential of the Afghan national security forces. The Pentagon has repeatedly stated that the Russian Mi-17 are the best of all suited for operations in Afghanistan, and the local drivers are very familiar with the controls in helicopters Mil. There is no way they are able to master the most complex so quickly U.S. helicopters. Moreover, U.S. troops, as part of the ISAF, are scheduled to leave Afghanistan intranet quorum soon, according to reports. WH: Many lawmakers do not agree with these reasons. On the other hand, accuse the Russian part of the overvaluation of the Mi-17 helicopters joining this corruption, and say they oppose making Rosboronexport rich with money from the U.S. taxpayers Also, do not like the Pentagon not tendered a contract. intranet quorum What would you say to this? A: First, I would say that the figures on the price parameters of this transaction, reported by some newspapers respects
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