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Experts believe outdated technology & speed variance are central to underperformance of weapons like Kinzhal.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.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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