Media: India intends to buy MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fighters from Russia
The Indian newspaper Times of India reports on the intention of the country's authorities to purchase from Russia 21 MiG-29 fighters and 12 Su-30MKI fighters.
A purchase request will soon be sent to the Russian company Rosoboronexport.
Recall that in July last year, the Indian Ministry of Defense approved the purchase of Russian fighters and aircraft. It was also reported that the Russian side is modernizing 59 MiG-29 aircraft already in service with the Indian Air Force.
The cost of purchasing and upgrading MiGs will cost India $ 984 million.
In addition, India intends to sign a $ 800 million defense contract with Russia for the supply of spare parts and weapons. We are talking about additional parts for Su-30MKI fighters, Kilo class submarines and T-90 tanks, as well as missiles and ammunition for Russian-made military equipment.
