Episode 412 • • 2:24:43 - 2:26:22
412: Red Square Patch
Russian Superjet Crash and Industrial Espionage Suspicions
Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is reportedly investigating whether the May 9th crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Indonesia was the result of U.S.-inspired industrial espionage. The crash occurred during a demonstration flight intended to secure international orders. The theory suggests that competitors like Airbus or Boeing may have had an interest in sabotaging the Russian aviation industry's entry into the regional jet market.