Rosoboronexport’s talks with Indian partners at Aero India 2015

OREANDA-NEWS. At the Aero India 2015  International Aerospace Exhibition to be held in Bangalore (India) from 18 to 22 February, Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec State Corporation, will showcase the latest models of aircraft and air defense systems, various modernization programs, as well as discuss projects for joint production of weapons and military equipment.

“In the high-tech aviation sphere, we are implementing the largest and most ambitious projects with India. Our cooperation is in full compliance with the Make in India policy pursued by the Government of India and aimed at the development of the national defense industry. It is joint equipment development and production that is a key thrust in the evolution of the strategic relationships and an indicator of a high level of trust between our countries,” - said Sergey Goreslavsky, Deputy General Director of Rosoboronexport, who heads the Company’s delegation at the exhibition.

Currently, Rosoboronexport and its Indian partners are discussing the possibility of establishing co-production of Ka-226T-derived light helicopters in India. Negotiations on this project will be the focus of state special exporter’s activities at the exhibition. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India in December 2014 has given significant impetus to the development of the program.

The Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft and Mi-17V-5 helicopters are expected to arouse keen interest among Indian specialists. It is also planned to discuss future progress in the program for equipping the Indian Air Force with the Su-30MKI fighters.

For delegations from other countries in the region, Rosoboronexport will hold presentations of Yak-130 combat training aircraft, Mi-28NE, Ka-52 and Mi-35M attack helicopters, Be-200 amphibious aircraft, and airborne weapons.

The exhibition is expected to foster the promotion of Russian air defense systems in the Indian market. At Aero India 2015, Rosoboronexport will provide information on Igla-S MANPADS, Tor-M2KM SAM system based on the Indian Tata chassis, Pantsir-S1 and Tunguska-M1 SPAAGMs. These systems are taking part in five different tenders held by the Indian Ministry of Defense and have high chances to win. Rosoboronexport’s program for upgrading the S-125 SAM systems operational with the Indian Army to the Pechora-2M configuration will also attract the attention of specialists.

“We hope that the exhibition will serve as a good tool to promote Russian air defense systems that fully meet the needs of the Indian military and provide reliable protection against major air threats. There has been a lull in this segment, but I’m sure that in the near future we’ll be able to reach mutually beneficial agreements,”- said Sergey Goreslavsky.