Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), DK Sunil, is visiting Russia ahead of defence minister Rajnath Singh's Moscow visit from December 8-10.
Sunil is in Russia reportedly for clinching a deal for licensed manufacturing of 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets presently in service with the Indian Air Force. The twin-engine Su-30MKI are due for upgrade to enhance their operational lives.
Recently, HAL secured a contract worth ₹26,000 crore (about $3.1 billion) for the supply of 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets, which are integral to India's air force fleet.
India and Russia may also explore joint production of jet engines in India, including transfer of technology from Russia, according to the people.
During his visit Singh will hold his maiden Inter Governmental Commission meeting with Russia's new defence minister, besides receiving the frigate manufactured in Russia's Kaliningrad for the Indian Navy. He will receive the stealth frigate Tushil, the first of the four state-of-the-art frigates being made for the Indian Navy.
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