India-China stand-off, india to buy 21 Mig 29 and 12 Su-30 MKI fighters from Russia
Amid India-China stand-off in eastern Ladakh, the government is considering a proposal to buy 21 Mig 29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft from Russia, according to a government source.
The proposed fighter jets will be bought in a government-to-government deal with Russia, News18 reported citing a government official.
According to the official, the approximate cost of the fighters is estimated at Rs 5,000 crore.
The 12 Su-30MKI fighters will be produced by the government-run HAL, while 21 Mig 29 fighters will be manufactured in Russia, the source added.
Indian Air Force (IAF) had initiated the proposal to buy Mig 29s and Su-30 MKIs last year. These aircraft will replenish existing fleet in IAF.
The proposal to buy fighetr jets comes at a time when India and China are engaged in an intense standoff in the Galwan Valley.
Amid India-China stand-off in eastern Ladakh, the government is considering a proposal to buy 21 Mig 29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft from Russia, according to a government source.
The proposed fighter jets will be bought in a government-to-government deal with Russia, News18 reported citing a government official.
According to the official, the approximate cost of the fighters is estimated at Rs 5,000 crore.
The 12 Su-30MKI fighters will be produced by the government-run HAL, while 21 Mig 29 fighters will be manufactured in Russia, the source added.
Indian Air Force (IAF) had initiated the proposal to buy Mig 29s and Su-30 MKIs last year. These aircraft will replenish existing fleet in IAF.
The proposal to buy fighetr jets comes at a time when India and China are engaged in an intense standoff in the Galwan Valley.
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