Russia and Indian companies are in discussions about co-producing aircraft weapons

Russia's state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport is in talks with Indian businesses about producing aircraft weapons jointly for the Indian Air Force, according to a reporter for the Russian state news agency RIA early on Tuesday. According to RIA, Alexander Mikheyev, General Director of Rosoboronexport, the company is working with Indian public and private enterprises to bring aviation weapons into line and add them to the nation's fleet of existing aircraft. Regarding the Indian companies involved and the possible start date of production, no information was given. In 2022, Russia will account for 45% of India's defense imports, making it the country's largest arms supplier, according to a report released this year by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Also read: S Jaishankar celebrated Diwali with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and discussed the Free Trade Agreement

According to Mikheyev, the Indian Ministry of Defence has received Su-30MKI fighter jets, tanks, armored vehicles, and shells from Rosoboronexport and Indian partners. The year began with the joint production of AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles by Russia and India. OTT India updates you with the latest news, Country’s no.1 digital news platform OTT India, Keeps you updated with national, and international news from all around the world. For more such updates, download the OTT India app on your Android and IOS device.