美国对印度增收关税，莫迪以为自己很重要，竟然用不买F35威胁他

Core Viewpoint - The relationship between India and the United States has deteriorated, particularly regarding India's interest in purchasing the F-35 fighter jets, which has been complicated by recent U.S. tariffs on India [1][3]. Group 1: India's Interest in F-35 - India has been eager to acquire the F-35 fighter jets, especially after recent conflicts with Pakistan and the increasing capabilities of Chinese military aircraft [1][3]. - The U.S. has been hesitant to provide India with the F-35, offering only second-hand options initially, but during Trump's visit to India in February, there was a potential opening for a deal [1][3]. Group 2: Technology Transfer Issues - India not only wants to purchase the F-35 but also demands technology transfer to enable domestic production, which the U.S. is unwilling to grant due to the sensitive nature of the F-35's technology [3][5]. - The U.S. has made it clear that while India can buy the aircraft, the request for technology transfer is off the table, leading to India's frustration [3][5]. Group 3: India's Response and Alternatives - In response to the U.S. refusal to provide technology transfer, India's government threatened to cancel the F-35 purchase, coinciding with the announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian goods by the U.S. [3][5]. - With the F-35 off the table, India is left in a difficult position, as it finds the alternative, Russia's Su-57E, unattractive despite the favorable terms offered, including technology transfer and production rights [5][7]. Group 4: Strategic Implications - India's current predicament reflects a mismatch between its military ambitions and its actual capabilities, leading to a situation where it cannot secure the desired aircraft while also rejecting available alternatives [7]. - The attempt to leverage the F-35 deal as a bargaining chip against the U.S. appears misguided, as the U.S. has numerous other potential buyers for the F-35, making India's threats less impactful [5][7].