HAL signs Russian agreements

*T. Suvarna Raju and A.V. Artukhov signing an agreement.*

India has signed two agreements with Russia on 17 March 2017 for long-term support to the Su-30 MKI fleet of the #Indian Air Force (IAF).

It is expected to improve the maintenance and serviceability of the aircraft.

#Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) that produces #Su-30 MKI under licence, signed one of the agreements with #PJSC United Aircraft Corporation of Russia, for the supply of spares and technical assistance for five years.

The second agreement was signed by HAL with #JSC United Engine Corporation for the supply of spares for engines of Russian-origin.

India has around 230 Su-30 MKIs, designed by the #Irkut Corporation specifically for India and produced by HAL at Nashik, Maharashtra. India has overall ordered for 272 Su-30 MKIs.

HAL Chairman and Managing Director #T. Suvarna Raju and the President of United Aircraft Corporation of Russia, #Y.B. Slyusar signed an agreement, in the presence of the #Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and the Russian #Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov at the inaugural session of the #India-Russia Military Industrial Conference, in New Delhi on March 17, 2017. fii-news.com