Indian Air Force seeks MiG-29 airframes from Russian hangar
What happened
The Indian Air Force is seeking MiG-29 airframes from a Russian hangar. reports that 21 MiG-29 airframes, produced in the late 1980s, were available for purchase at a price reportedly under $25 million each. The deal, which was approved in 2020, included the upgrade of 59 existing jets and the procurement of 12 Su-30MKIs from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
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Why it matters
This procurement shift could affect the defense industry. The purchase of Russian airframes might reduce immediate fleet replenishment demand for TEJAS. Additionally, the shift away from indigenous platforms might threaten Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's competitive position.
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Who's involved
- Indian Air ForceThe aerial service branch seeking the MiG-29 airframes.
- Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedThe Indian public sector aerospace manufacturer supplying Su-30MKIs.
- TEJASA Czech company whose demand might be affected by the procurement.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- TEJASSpeculative
TEJAS might see reduced immediate demand for fleet replenishment.
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The entities involved
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Indian Air Force
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces