New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has paved the way for several major defence agreements between the two countries. A key highlight is the second phase of the Sukhoi-30 fighter jet overhaul, a project designed to modernise the aircraft and boost their operational capabilities.

In addition, discussions are expected on equipping the Indian Air Force (IAF) with R-37 missiles, which are capable of targeting adversaries more than 200 kilometres away. Both sides will also review long-range air defence systems, including the S-400 and S-500, as well as very short-range systems such as Verba to strengthen India’s aerial security.

Ten Key Highlights Of The Defence Deal

According to sources, the talks, which are scheduled to begin in the next few hours, will include th

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