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.
The Indian Defence Ministry announced plans on June 18th to make emergency purchases of 12 Su-30MKI and 21 MiG-29 twin engine multirole fighters from Russia, which will
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