More than 10 major Russian defence companies are participating in Aero India and showcasing advanced Russian airplanes, helicopters, engines and air defence systems.
Experts believe outdated technology & speed variance are central to underperformance of weapons like Kinzhal. Other missiles deployed by Moscow are Kalibr, Iskander-M among others.
Upgrades would include more better radar & integration of electronic warfare abilities. Russia also hopeful of inking deal with India to supply 12 more Su-30 MKIs and 21 MiG-29s.
Even though India's imports from Russia have seen steady decline since 2014, 70% of its military still handles equipment that was made or originally designed in that country.
With the back to the wall now, Naveen Patnaik is suddenly doing what he seldom did before—coming to the Assembly daily, making interventions, giving statements to TV channels, and hitting the streets.
Low salaries, little growth in corporate jobs and F&O losses, the assumptions that once built middle class security are no longer applicable to the emerging Indian economy.
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