India spells out for the costs for C-130J, Admiral Gorshkov refit costs to be decided
India has signed a Letter of Offer & Acceptance with the US Government for the procurement of six C-130J-30 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The estimated value of the aircraft along with associated ground support equipment, ground handling equipment and the role equipment is 962,454,677 US$.
A letter of Offer & Acceptance has also been signed with the US Government for procurement of weapons and equipment for the Special Forces of the Army.
Contracts and supplementary agreements comprising of repair and re-equipping, logistics supports, shore infrastructure, training of ships’ crew, repair and technical documents etc. were signed with Russia on 20th January, 2004 for acquisition of “Admiral Gorshkov” with delivery schedule in August 2008. The cost of repair and modernization of Admiral Gorshkkov including Logistic Support, Training and documentation is US Dollar 974 million. It is, however, apprehended that delay may take place in the delivery of the ship.
The existing contract with Russia is still valid. The process of examination of the scope and necessity for additional works projected by the Russian side has been initiated.
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