India has reached an agreement with Russia for the purchase of R-27 air-to-air missiles, which will equip the Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighters. The total purchase amount is around US$200 million, or 1.500 crore (Indian currency value).
“A contract has been signed with Russia on the delivery of R-27 air-to-air missiles for Su-30MKI fighter jets in the Indian Air Force”, he told the news agency citing a source.
The R-27 air-to-air missiles have a good range which is a good asset in air-to-air conflicts. Weapons have medium and long range capabilities.
The Indian Air Force has been renewing itself, with many purchases of fighters, including the French Rafale, in addition to separate weapons to the Indian military forces, which constantly enter into isolated conflicts with Pakistan due to the Kashmir region, that this year has already been the height of tensions between the two nations.
source: TASS / Edition: Aeroflap
