New deal
Indian Air Force signs Rs 1500 crore deal with Russia for R-27 air-to-air missiles The R-27 missile is designed to destroy air targets in adverse weather conditions at any time of day. HIGHLIGHTS IAF has signed a deal with Russia for buying R-27 air-to-air missiles The missiles will be fitted on the Su-30MKI combat aircraft fleet They will strengthen the air-to-air combat capability of the air force The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal with Russia for buying R-27 air-to-air missiles worth over Rs 1500 crore. The missiles will be fitted on the Su-30MKI fighter planes. The missiles will further strengthen the air-to-air combat capability of the air force. "A contract has been signed with Russia for the acquisition of R-27 air-to-air missile to be fitted on the Su-30MKI combat aircraft fleet of the Indian Air Force," government sources said. The R-27 missile is designed to destroy air targets in adverse weather conditions at any time of day....