Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Visits India for High-Level Defence Talks
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov’s counterpart, Dmitry Rogozin, may not be making the trip, but Russia’s defence cooperation with India is on full display as Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Anatolyevich Manturov touches down in Delhi. His visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties in the defence sector, which has seen significant growth in recent years.
Manturov’s trip comes in the wake of ongoing discussions between the Indian and Russian defence ministers, Rajnath Singh and Sergey Shoigu, on key defence issues including joint production of military hardware and strategic trade agreements. These efforts are likely to form a major part of the discussions during Manturov’s visit.
The India-Russia defence relationship has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the two countries collaborating on several high-profile projects. These include the development of the Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) – a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) – as well as the Akula-class submarine, a deal worth billions of dollars aimed at bolstering India’s naval capabilities.
India and Russia have also been actively exploring new opportunities in the defence sector, including joint development and production of advanced military equipment. Last year, they launched the ‘Maareech’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft, an Indo-Russian collaborative effort aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy’s capabilities.
During his visit, Manturov is also expected to engage with Indian business leaders and explore ways to foster joint venture arrangements between Indian and Russian defence companies. This could potentially lead to increased investment and technology transfer between the two countries.
With the Indian defence industry poised for significant growth, Manturov’s visit has sparked hopes of an even stronger partnership between India and Russia in the years ahead. The visit is also seen as a testament to India’s commitment to strengthening its defence cooperation with major international partners like Russia.
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