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Defence Acquisition Council approves AK-203 deal with Russia

November 24, 2021

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted permission for mass production of AK-203 rifles, providing fire power to the standard weapon profile of armed forces. DAC has also approved an independent satellite for Indian Air Force (IAF). Key Points This decision ..

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S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system- Key Facts

November 17, 2021

Russia recently started supplying S-400 Triumf air defence system to India, giving a major boost to Indian defence capabilities. Highlights These defence systems will boost India’s capabilities to take out cruise missiles and enemy fighter aircraft at long range. The ..

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Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India

November 16, 2021

Russia has started the delivery of S-400 missile system to India, in a bid to boost India’s air-defence capabilities. Highlights Russia started the delivery for deployment on schedule in 2021. India bought this system for US$ 5 billion in 2018. ..

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Russia to help India tackle coal shortage

October 20, 2021

India and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in mining and steel sector. Key facts MoU was signed between Union Minister of Steel, Ram Chandra Prasad and Russia’s minister of energy Nikolay Shulginov. The MoU specially ..

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Cabinet approves Russia-India pact for cooperation in geosciences

September 9, 2021

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russian on cooperation in the field of Geosciences. Key Points MoU was signed between the Joint Stock Company Rosgeologia (State holding Company) of ..

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PM addresses plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF)

September 4, 2021

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, addressed the session of Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on September 3, 2021. Key Points During the session, Prime Minister noted that, India-Russia energy partnership can bring stability in the global energy market. At the same time, ..

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Krivak class stealth frigates to be delivered to India in 2023

August 25, 2021

According to head of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia, first of two additional Krivak class stealth frigates, which are being built by Russia, is likely to be delivered to India by 2023. Background India and Russia had signed an ..

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India-Russia deals to procure AK-103 rifles

August 21, 2021

India and Russia have signed a deal to immediately procure AK-103 Rifles on August 20, 2021. Key points This deal was inked as a part of mega infantry modernisation programme. Under this programme, India is procuring a number of AK-103 ..

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Cabinet approves MoU with Russia on coking Coal

July 15, 2021

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russia on cooperation in coking Coal. Coking coal is used for Steel making. MoU was signed between Ministry of Steel (India) and Ministry ..

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India & Russia to hold 2+2 dialogue

July 10, 2021

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar recently held productive talks with the Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Both sides reviewed the progress on broad-ranging cooperation between both the nations on nuclear, space, energy and defence sectors. Highlights Both leaders discussed global and ..

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