Deal Seen Close With Russia For Parts For Su-30MKIs

January 05 2017

India

India and Russia are said to be deep into negotiations for a long-term arrangement that would ensure New Delhi had enough spare parts for its Su-30MKI fighter jets, reports Russia's Sputnik news agency.

The potential agreement would include the establishment of a logistics hub for the Su-30 at the Bangalore facilities of Hindustan Aeronautics, according to unnamed sources.

Delegation-level talks are set for March to sign the contract.

The Indian air force has experienced an...

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