Question: What amount did Indo-Russian defence deal cross in February 2020?
(a) 8 billion dollars
(b) 5 billion dollars
(c) 12 billion dollars
(d) 16 billion dollars
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- The Indo-Russian defense deal has crossed the $ 16 billion mark in February 2020.
- The announcement was made by the Russian Embassy.
- The defence deal includes the supply of S-400 air defence systems and production of Kalashnikov rifles and Kamov helicopters.
- India and Russia signed 14 MoUs during DEFEXPO 2020 in Lucknow.
- India has plans to buy 200 Ka-226 helicopters.
- Russia’s state-run Rosoboronexport has inked deals with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for advanced pyrotechnic ignition systems.
- Rosoboronexport has also signed memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautical (for export of spares and services) and BHEL(for land systems).
Links:
https://www.defencenews.in/article/India-Russia-defence-deals-set-to-cross-$16-bn;-to-include-S-400-systems,-Kalashnikov-rifles-809339
https://idrw.org/india-russia-defence-deals-set-to-cross-16-bn-to-include-s-400-systems-kalashnikov-rifles/
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-russia-defence-deals-set-to-cross-16-bn-to-include-s-400-systems-kalashnikov-rifles/story-U40gtN75ab7Y9eymECVmmK.html