India outlines 5th gen fighter deal
An Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) signed between the Indian and Russian Government on 18th October, 2007 envisages co-operation in:
Joint development and certification of a Prospective Multi-role Fighter (PMF); Preparation and set up of the fighter serial production; joint production and sale of the fighter; Joint marketing in third countries etc.
The fighter will be designed and developed in accordance with the technical requirements of Russian Air Force and Indian Air Force.
PMF will replace existing aircraft’s, which would be phased out by that time. The training pattern of aircrew and ground crew will be tailored specifically for the effective induction and operationalisation of PMF.
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