All you need to know about the India-Russia defence deals signed today

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After a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, India and Russia announced three major deals.

These include two Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGA) for five S-400 Triumf air defence systems and four stealth frigates and a joint venture to manufacture Kamov-226T helicopters in India.

S-400 air defence system

The S-400 is considered one of the most advanced long range dmissile system in the world and can tackle all incoming airborne targets at ranges of up to 400 km.

The deal on Saturday for five systems will cost over Rs. 39,000 crore and the system be operated by the Indian Air Force.

China became the first export customer of the S-400 last year when it signed a USD 3 bn deal for six systems.

Additional Frigates

The deal signed for four improved Krivak or Talwar class stealth frigates is expected to cost upwards of USD 3 billion.

Under the agreement, two will be built in Russia and the other two in India with Russian assistance.

India had procured six frigates of the same class in two different batches and has been very pleased with the performance of the 4,000 tonne frigate, which pack a lot of firepower in comparison to their size.

Helicopters

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for a Joint Venture to be set up by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Rostec State Corporation of Russia to manufacture Kamov-226T utility helicopters in India in a deal worth over USD one billion.

Under the agreement, at least 200 helicopters would be produced to replace the aging and obsolete Cheetah and Chetak fleets of the armed forces.

The Kamov helicopters are capable of operating at heights of 20,000 feet and once inducted will take over the role of maintaining the forward posts on the Siachen glacier.

Keywords: India-Russia bilateral meeting, BRICS summit, S-400 air defence system


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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-from-russia/article9224126.ece?homepage=true

 

[MKC]

I think there is something attached with Talwar class otherwise IN ruled out importing warships last year.

 

[SR-91]

I haven't heard anything about FGFA or Yasen class submarine.

Is this part of behind the door deals?

@Abingdonboy @PARIKRAMA @others

 

[Zain Malik]

Again no discussion for Pak Fa was really disappointing for Indians ...

 

[dadeechi]

I haven't heard anything about FGFA or Yasen class submarine.

Is this part of behind the door deals?

@Abingdonboy @PARIKRAMA @others

Note that S-400 deal is not signed yet.

Russia wants S-400 and FGFA deals to be closed together.

Hopefully both would be signed in December.

 

[cerberus]

Note that S-400 deal is not signed yet.

Russia wants S-400 and FGFA deals to be closed together.

Hopefully both would be signed in December.

My friend Deal is concluded IGA is signed BTW two Govt just like rafale

And exchanged

https://www.google.co.in/amp/m.econ...tems-from-russia/amp_articleshow/54869882.cms

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.rt.com/document/5801cbc3c36188eb4e8b45e0/amp

Contract is will be finalised later in march 2017 with firms for production

 

[dadeechi]

My friend Deal is concluded IGA is signed BTW two Govt just like rafale

And exchanged

https://www.google.co.in/amp/m.econ...tems-from-russia/amp_articleshow/54869882.cms

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.rt.com/document/5801cbc3c36188eb4e8b45e0/amp

Contract is will be finalised later in march 2017 with firms for production

Sorry! that is what I meant

The two pacts or inter-governmental agreements (IGAs) for five new-generation Russian S-400 Triumf missile systems and four upgraded Teg or Grigorivich-class frigates, apart from the joint venture to produce 200 Kamov-226T light utility helicopters, are not actual contracts as yet. That will take some time, with the nitty-gritties and final costs to be sealed through further negotiations in the days ahead

Source: https://defence.pk/threads/read-bold-part-carefully.456059/#ixzz4NBe2B1L7

 

[cerberus]

Sorry! that is what I meant

The two pacts or inter-governmental agreements (IGAs) for five new-generation Russian S-400 Triumf missile systems and four upgraded Teg or Grigorivich-class frigates, apart from the joint venture to produce 200 Kamov-226T light utility helicopters, are not actual contracts as yet. That will take some time, with the nitty-gritties and final costs to be sealed through further negotiations in the days ahead

Source: https://defence.pk/threads/read-bold-part-carefully.456059/#ixzz4NBe2B1L7

Well you can call it commercial contracts and these are just Formality's after two Govt signed the govt-to-govt agreement

Do you think any firm in Russia will go against Putin govt decisions

You know what I mean

 

[dadeechi]

Well you can call it commercial contracts and these are just Formality's after two Govt signed the govt-to-govt agreement

Do you think any firm in Russia will go against Putin govt decisions

You know what I mean

No I am not implying that the contract would not be signed but I think the commercial negotiations of FGFA and S-400 could be linked... Also the contract signing could be delayed to allow the down payments to come out of next year's budget.

 

[cerberus]

No I am not implying that the contract would not be signed but I think the commercial negotiations of FGFA and S-400 could be linked... Also the contract signing could be delayed to allow the down payments to come out of next year's budget.

May be FGFA looking hard to me because
Next year we will have barak -8 and MII for selected fighters

Let's see what future holds

 

[Papa Dragon]

How come China is getting 6 systems for 3bn and it is costing India 39k cr which is $6bn+ for 5 systems?
Also why is IN going with Talwar class when it is building its own corvettes, frigates and destroyers. They should've gone for subs and aircraft carrier tech instead.

 

[cerberus]

How come China is getting 6 systems for 3bn and it is costing India 39k cr which is $6bn+ for 5 systems?
Also why is IN going with Talwar class when it is building its own corvettes, frigates and destroyers. They should've gone for subs and aircraft carrier tech instead.

Commercial contracts still being negotiated
My friend
IGA agreement is BTW tow Govt of respective countries