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The Indian government has allocated funds for the purchase of Russian fighters

The Indian government has allocated funds for the purchase of Russian fighters
India will still buy in Russia 33 fighter for the country's air force. As reported by the Indian media, Defense Procurement Council (Defence Acquisition Council – DAC) cabinet of government of India approved acquisition in Russia 12 Su-30MKI aircraft of new construction and 21 MiG-29 aircraft from the presence of the Russian military department.

According to published data, government of india 2 July approved accelerated acquisition in Russia 33 fighters for the country's air force. For the purchase of aircraft allocated 181,48 billion rupees (2,43 billion. dollars). At the same time clarifies, which of the total 107,3 billion rupees (1,44 billion dollars) allocated to purchase 12 new Su-30MKI, a 74,18 billion rupees (990 million dollars) allocated to purchase 21 MiG-29 fighter.

New Su-30MKIs will be assembled from delivered car kits at the Indian aircraft manufacturing association Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). These fighters should make up for the operational losses of the Indian fleet Su-30MKI.

The MiG-29 fighters delivered from the presence of the Russian Ministry of Defense are planned to be upgraded to the MiG-29UPG level. The resulting aircraft will go to equip the fourth Indian Air Force squadron in addition to three, currently armed with the MiG-29.

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