Russia is considering moving part of its state-of-the-art air defense system’s production to India, the head of Russian state-run corporation Rostec said. India is set to procure five S-400s batteries within a $5.4bn deal.
Rostec head Sergey Chemezov confirmed reports that a similar understanding already exists with Turkey, and that it’s “quite possible” for Ankara to produce “certain components” of the system, but refused to specify which.
He told Russian broadcaster RBK that discussions are underway on “the localization [of S-400 production] with India as well.”
The CEO noted that India has already obtained licenses to manufacture an array of Russian military hardware, including Su-30 fighter jets and T-90 tanks. Moscow has enjoyed close military cooperation with India, which has been one of its biggest customers in the arms trade for decades.
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