Bolivia intends to modernize the country's Air Force and Air Defense; one of the possible suppliers is Russia.

The leadership of Bolivia gives priority to the procurement program of mobile radars, which will ensure control of the airspace along the borders with Brazil and Peru, said Defense Minister Ruben Saavedru.

According to Janes Defense Weekly, Bolivia is currently evaluating several proposals in the framework of the comprehensive modernization program of the air defense system, which began in the 2011 year and until now included only the purchase of six CATIC UBS jet missiles.

The second priority direction is the purchase of helicopters for the Air Force of the country.

One of the possible suppliers is considered Russia. The Russian delegation, led by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov visited Bolivia on August 20. The parties held talks on the purchase of Russian weapons, including Mi-17В-5 helicopters as part of a soft loan.

Helicopters, first and foremost, are needed to support operations to combat drug trafficking.

According to the results of the visit, it was decided to continue negotiations in Moscow in November 2013.

Earlier, in May of this year, a representative of the Rostec Group of Companies reported that the parties are discussing the issue of granting Bolivia a loan for the purchase of Mi-10 helicopters up to 17.

In August, the Bolivian Ground Forces received a R44 “Raven-1” helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopter, designed for pilot training. In addition, it is planned that in March 2014, the Bolivian Armed Forces will receive four Chinese-made H425 helicopters.

Comments

[a52333]

There is every chance to conclude a contract: Latin America is wicked to the West after the plane incident.

[Civil]

Beggars of the economy, not life but soap opera :-)

[xetai9977]

Again, loans and not the fact that they will be paid necessarily. Countries are not rich.

[tilovaykrisa]

Grandmas as they say ahead, nothing personal is just business.

[APASUS]

Quote: tilovaykrisa

Grandmas as they say ahead, nothing personal is just business.

Not all grandmas can be measured. Although the country is not rich, it’s such a bridgehead ......... just in case!

[atalef]

Quote: APASUS

Not all grandmas can be measured. Although the country is not rich, it’s such a bridgehead ......... just in case!

How many of these bridgeheads were around the world. While the grandmother gave, there were ... and then not bridgeheads - so. There were never full-fledged military bases. Maximum maintenance point. Another beggar moderator decided at the expense of Russia to acquire equipment. It is strange (when it comes to Latin America) as soon as the next commandant comes to power, in the wake of concern for the masses. First of all, for some reason, he runs for loans to Russia and purchases weapons. Take a look. what is happening in Vminisuel 9 is the country with the most oil reserves in the world), now Bolivia. You won’t see the money

Budget expenditures will have to be reduced - incomes are ever less. Both President Vladimir Putin and Finance Minister Anton Siluanov have already spoken about this (“MK” by 5% in 2014-2015).

But feed the parasites, in the hope of some sort of bridgeheads --- as many as you like.

[Avenger711]

We do not ask the opinion of the Jews.

[bif]

Sometimes the preferences received by lenders ... are more important and more valuable than the money itself.

[atalef]

Quote: bif

Sometimes the preferences received by lenders ... more important and more valuable than the money itself

It is possible with examples - please.

[Reasonable, 2,3]

We will win Syria, orders in batches will go !.

[Vitaly Anisimov]

We are developing new markets (and most importantly, near the USA)!

[a52333]

It’s their own fault, they started chasing after Snowden, like a cat behind a tail. The result, as they say, on the face.

[demeen1]

True, at his own expense so far

[AVV]

The states are climbing close to us, we are towards them! It should be so! We have our own interests !!!

[alone]

Quote: MIKHAN

Earlier, in May of this year, a representative of the Rostec Group of Companies reported that the parties are discussing the issue of granting Bolivia a loan for the purchase of Mi-10 helicopters up to 17.

Vitaly, the loans that are granted to countries that are insolvent, the markets do not develop.

[Russ69]

Quote: lonely

Vitaly, the loans that are granted to countries that are insolvent, the markets do not develop.

Selling expensive equipment, this is market development, because after that there are service orders, which in the compartment will give as much money.
As for the loan, in order to judge it, one must at least read the conditions of this loan and what other bonuses Russia will receive, which are usually always present.
Do not compare today's loans and loans of the USSR (which are written off). Then they gave money, not so much for economic interests, but for political ones. And if the Union is preserved, then how else these loans worked out is not known.

[darksoul]

Quote: a52333

There is every chance to conclude a contract: Latin America is wicked to the West after the plane incident.

The main thing is that our Chinese friends do not push us at a price, although everyone remembers how to wash the Chinese radars of Ecuador decided at one point to rest ....... I hope the choice is right

[atalef]

Quote: darksoul

The main thing is that our Chinese friends do not push us at a price, although everyone remembers how to wash the Chinese radars of Ecuador decided at one point to rest ....... I hope the choice is right

China (while Russia gives money and weapons to Venezuela) quietly crushed it and Ecuadorian oil pie

Ecuadorian oil is sold to a state-owned Chinese enterprise, which, in turn, immediately resells this oil to the United States. In return, they (the Chinese) offer loans to Ecuador on bondage terms, while receiving oil at a discount, Villavinsento explained, presenting the result of their five-year work

Quote: darksoul

As of 2012, the Chinese government handed in about USD 80 billion in loans to several countries in the region, mainly operating through the China Development Bank, the Commercial and Industrial Bank of China, and the Export Bank of China (Eximbank). Venezuela is one of the main continental partners of China, along with Ecuador, approximately 600 thousand barrels per day are exported from this country. As a result of the exchange, the government of Hugo Chavez received about USD 40 billion in loans over the past 10 years. Brazil also willingly exchanges its oil for Chinese loans.

More information at http://voprosik.net/zachem-kritikuyut-kitaj/ © QUESTION

China buys oil at low prices, but offers loans on completely unthinkable conditions. The agreements between Ecuador and China seem to be a copy of those signed by the Chinese with Venezuela, in terms of the lion's percent and terms of payment exclusively for oil, Villavicencio points out. Moreover, for a loan with the terms of the supply of cheap oil until 2019, the percentage for the country exceeds 7%. And given the fact that the Chinese are selling Ecuadorian oil to North American refiners, primarily Chevron Texaco, the natural resources of the South American country are deposited in the ports of the “empire”, so vehemently criticized by the current Ecuadorian regime. This, according to the expert, means that they (the Chinese), in fact, give Ecuador a loan of his own money, and even on predatory terms. 7% - this is significantly more than the percentage on loans of the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and the Monetary Fund.

All bridgeheads have long been occupied by China.

[Ivan79]

Quote: darksoul

although everyone remembers how to wash the Chinese radars of Ecuador at one point decided to relax ....

Radar Sky, Sky-y ...

[mirag2]

It would be nice to sell helicopters, all the help to the budget.

[alone]

sell on credit. so the budget is still in transit

[Avenger711]

And who said that loans were not paid? And then the supplier then does not shovel the money for the maintenance of personnel training?

[il grand casino]

Help the budget is huge ... sorry that is not ours. And we will write off loans anyway. As always, for promises of eternal friendship

[vadson]

one thing is not very - again loans. If only our base was somehow muddied as a mortgage loan)

[Black Colonel]

As for the base, I also thought. +

[Drosselmeyer]

And what are you going to place on this base?

[alone]

so I also think that one could keep in such a base)) and why Russia needs a base in the middle of South America.

[Thunderbolt]

Quote: vadson

base

Quote: Black Colonel

bases

Well, let's create a base in the Bolivian jungle and what opportunities will it give? Follow the movements of wild monkeys that will jump soooo !!! I am more concerned about the flight time of NATO aviation to our strategic hubs, the "wild steppe" in the form of an open border with Central Asia and vast expanses of Siberia and the Far East that are not provided with appropriate means of containment. The SevMorRoad, again, promises bright prospects, but the appropriate infrastructure and we need to have contingents yesterday, although it is not too late now!

[kirieeleyson]

Base for defense against wild monkeys)
But the issue of restoring the defense "contour" and the most seedy air defense echelon is a really acute topic. Of course, we have no need to be afraid of NATO, these are all "forest brothers", but holes of 50-100 km along the Far East and Siberia are a problem that must be solved "yesterday." You can "fail" to the Urals.

[xetai9977]

South America base maintenance won't pay off economically

[faint27]

[quote = a52333] There is every chance to conclude a contract: Latin America is angry to the West after the plane incident. [/ quote
It would be nice if they were angry with China, then the contract for one hundred would be ours))

[Vityaz68]

YOUNG PEOPLE - BOLIVIANS, RUSSIAN - HEALTHY AND RELIABLE !!

[Silkway0026]

I hope they buy ours. three arguments - price, quality, relationships

[Flooding]

Quote: article

The parties held talks on the purchase of Russian weapons, including Mi-17V-5 helicopters, as part of a soft loan.

Not only that, the loan is also preferential?
Is the West interesting or does China also work with them on such conditions?

[left-wing]

Yes, we need more loans for the purchase of military products in South America, so we will receive regular customers of all our equipment, which in turn will push the development of our technologies.

[Flooding]

Quote: links

Yes, we need more loans for the purchase of military products in South America, so we will receive regular customers of all our equipment, which in turn will push the development of our technologies.

Provided that loans are repaid on time.
You already decide whether you need more loans or supplies?

[alone]

Quote: links

Yes, we need more loans for the purchase of military products in South America, so we will receive regular customers of all our equipment, which in turn will push the development of our technologies.

how the development of your technology will be encouraged by loans. It’s still not known when these loans will be paid and whether they will even be paid back.

[Avenger711]

Indeed, the fools in the government are sitting, they can’t even think about scheduling a loan repayment, you alone are so smart on the forum.

[RA77]

Lonely, I’m not special in all these money matters, but for example Afghanistan in Soviet times was so hooked on our equipment that now the Americans are forced to buy our helicopters for them. This despite the fact that the amers themselves also produce turntables, and despite the fact that many in the US government are opposed to such transactions. Also, they seem to do it for real money. So the reason may be. In the end, in our manual, for all their shortcomings, not complete idiots are sitting. And they will be smarter than you and I will be in these matters. In any case, I hope so))

[Flooding]

Quote: RA77

Lonely, I’m not special in all these money matters, but for example Afghanistan in Soviet times was so hooked on our equipment that now the Americans are forced to buy our helicopters for them.

Do not forget at what cost this is achieved.
I am not against loans, but decisions must be weighed.
Afghanistan listed.

[Sirs]

It is necessary to arm South America as the United States is arming the Middle East and the flames from the farting of hawks will erupt.

[Chicot 1]

That's when they buy, then we'll talk about it. In the meantime, all these Bolivian statements are nothing more than an empty phrase ...

[Bongo]

Everything is fine if we do not sell again "on credit", with an installment plan for 10 years, which will not be returned to us during the next regime change.

[Avenger711]

In principle, in this regard, we do not care what they have changed there. Do not pay, so return the goods, or measures can always be taken.

[z-exit]

"The Russian delegation headed by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov, visited Bolivia on August 20"

My heart skipped a beat! First I read the name as "Serdyukov"

[Andrey Peter]

Let our economists decide economic issues, it is very attractive to amer amers from the south, especially if you put a powerful complex and receive data from it.

[amp]

A real chance for the Russian defense industry to rise to the Soviet level.

[il grand casino]

In this case, while this is a real chance to fly. If they will sell on credit, for promises

[alone]

Quote: amp

A real chance for the Russian defense industry to rise to the Soviet level.

so far, the only real thing is that loans are usually written off

[pahom54]

Hopefully, on the non-return of money from many "friends, they got some big shots and learned some lessons ... Even if on credit, I think ours will try to win in something else ... First, our helicopter industry is developing ... Secondly, what - we will have no "friends" at the side of the "partner" ... Moreover, Bolivia very much "loves" the USA ... And grandfather Lenin taught Jesuit manners when he followed the principle: the enemy of my enemy is my friend, in this case - at least a partner for Well, and we will get some necessary information ... Well, in any case, at least a little, but we will win another, albeit small, niche in the arms market ...

[IGS]

Let's see what happens. The news is good, like the story with Snowden, and China with its radars screwed up, and the relationship ... but "for some reason I am expecting surprises from this world ...".

[Gur]

should take ours if not there poitiki

[Vtel]

The Soviet Union also sponsored many, it’s a muddy matter to do politics, like in chess. Here it will subside, but somewhere it will come up and more.

[Siberian]

As usual, we give them mobile radars, Mi-17V-5 helicopters as part of a soft loan. And they are bananas to us ... Politics their mother .. And the rubles as usual from human taxes will fly.

[Avenger711]

Well, bananas also need to be taken from somewhere.

[Sterlya]

The supply of weapons on credit to developing countries is a long-standing practice, if not Russia, then the same "Democratic countries" will deliver. It's just that the countries of Latin America are very angry with the countries of "democracies" lately, the merit of the deceased Hugo Chavez in this is considerable, he rest in peace to him. therefore, Russia is one of the first places for deliveries. And no one has canceled the policy yet

[voliador]

The main thing is that they would give the money all the same, and expanding the sales market is good.

[asadov]

They won’t give back the money, and the bananas are already being brought to us by others. We need something different and more substantial in return.