Russia's aircraft manufacturer MiGhas signed a contract with India to upgrade around 70 MiG-29 fighters, Russia's RIA news agency reported Tuesday.
The contract for upgrading the MiG fighters belonging to the Indian Air Force was signed in Delhi on March 7, RIA quoted a spokesperson for the aircraft corporation as saying. The contract is worth around 1 billion U.S. dollars.
Under the five-year deal, the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters, in service since the 1980s, would undergo a full upgrade, which would extend their service life from 25 to 40 years.
In addition, the aircraft will be equipped with advanced avionics, including multi-functional Zhuk-ME radars and a new weapon control system.
The MiG company is also planning to construct in India MiG consignment depots and service centers, along with simulator centers with training aids, according to RIA reports.
The first six fighters are to be upgraded and flight-tested in Russia, while the overhaul of the remainder will be carried out by the Indian Air Force's maintenance arm, using equipment supplied by the MiG company.
Source: Xinhua
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