India russia defence news

Here are some recent news updates on India-Russia defence cooperation:

Recent Developments:

  1. S-400 Triumf Air Defence System: India and Russia have signed a deal worth $5.43 billion for the purchase of S-400 Triumf air defence systems. The deal was signed in October 2018 and is expected to be completed by 2025.
  2. MiG-29K Fighter Jets: India has ordered 45 MiG-29K fighter jets from Russia, with the first batch of 12 jets delivered in 2019. The jets are being used by the Indian Navy.
  3. T-90 Tanks: India has ordered 1,000 T-90S main battle tanks from Russia, with the first batch of 300 tanks delivered in 2011. The tanks are being used by the Indian Army.
  4. Nuclear Submarines: India and Russia have signed a deal for the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines, the INS Arighat and INS Sindhuvijay.
  5. Coastal Defence Systems: India and Russia have signed a deal for the supply of coastal defence systems, including the S-125 Pechora and the S-300PS surface-to-air missile systems.
  6. Helicopters: India has ordered 200 Ka-226T helicopters from Russia, with the first batch of 60 helicopters delivered in 2019. The helicopters are being used by the Indian Army and Air Force.
  7. Nuclear Cooperation: India and Russia have signed a deal for the supply of nuclear fuel for India's nuclear power plants.

Upcoming Deals:

  1. FGFA Fighter Jet: India and Russia are negotiating a deal for the development of a fifth-generation fighter jet, the FGFA (Future Generation Fighter Aircraft).
  2. P-75I Submarines: India and Russia are negotiating a deal for the construction of six P-75I submarines, with an option for six more.
  3. S-500 Air Defence System: India is reportedly interested in purchasing the S-500 air defence system from Russia, which is considered to be one of the most advanced air defence systems in the world.

Recent Statements:

  1. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu: In a recent visit to India, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russia is committed to strengthening its defence ties with India and is willing to provide India with advanced military technology.
  2. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India values its defence ties with Russia and is committed to strengthening its military cooperation with Russia.

Challenges:

  1. US Sanctions: The US has imposed sanctions on Russia for its alleged involvement in the Ukraine crisis, which has raised concerns about the impact on India-Russia defence cooperation.
  2. Competition from Other Countries: India is also exploring defence cooperation with other countries, including the US, France, and Israel, which may impact its defence ties with Russia.

Overall, India and Russia have a long-standing defence cooperation relationship, and there are several ongoing and upcoming defence deals between the two countries. However, there are also challenges and uncertainties that may impact the future of their defence cooperation.