By Sammie Jones-
Russia and India are set to sign a multi-billion dollar deal for S-400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile systems on Saturday. following talks between Russian President Vladmir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Goa.
“Following the results of the negotiations between our president and (Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi, an agreement will be signed on the delivery of S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems to India, as well as some other documents,” Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday to TASS news agency.
The eye of media.com has learned that India is interested in getting five systems of the most modern air defence system, capable of firing three types of missiles, creating a layered defence, and simultaneously engaging 36 targets.
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Fire Under Delhi Metro Blue Line PrevNeIt has the capability to destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km. Only last year, China struck a USD 3 billion contract to obtain the missile system.
The S-400, manufactured by Almaz Antey, was formerly exclusive to Russia, who have now had the missile for the past nine years. It is an upgraded version of the S-300, had previously only been available to the Russian defence forces. It is manufactured by Almaz-Antey and has been in service in Russia since 2007.
Ushakov said part of the documents will be signed behind closed doors. The Kremlin aide declined to comment on the details of the deal, suggesting that first the document should be signed.
Russia also plans to sign an agreement on building Project 11356 frigates for the Indian Navy and setting up a Russian- Indian joint venture to produce Kamov Ka-226T helicopters, some of our sources at the TASS agency have said.All towards the development of an air defence missile system
Putin and Modi plan to adopt a joint statement to reflect their common approaches towards solving various global and regional issues.
Both sides will also approve a roadmap of measures timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two co
Over 18 documents are to be signed, according to The Russian presidential aide. Putin and Modi will hold their talks in Goa ahead of the summit of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping of leading emerging economies.
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Negotiations will be held at the level of delegations. Russia’s delegation is to be represented by Vice- Premier Dmitry Rogozin, the heads of the Industry and Trade, Energy and Economics Ministries, state civil nuclear power corporati the foundation for
A ceremony to lay down the third and fourth power units of India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant via a video conference is expected to take place, as well as make statements for the media and hold a tete-a-tete lunch.