# India, Russia to boost ties on SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs 2026-08-07T20:06:59+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India and Russia reviewed industrial cooperation during the 12th session of their working group in New Delhi on Friday. The two sides discussed partnerships on the Vande Bharat train project, railway signalling, and infrastructure. They also explored opportunities in producing Russia’s SJ-100 regional passenger aircraft and aero-engines, along with cooperation in unmanned aerial systems, 3D printing, and carbon-fibre technologies. In the mining sector, talks covered critical minerals, lithium mining, rare earth exploration, and titanium technologies. The meeting also addressed fertiliser supplies and a proposed joint venture for urea production. Around 60 delegates attended the session, which ended with a protocol reaffirming deeper bilateral economic ties. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: critical minerals, India-Russia ties, industrial cooperation, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs, Vande Bharat Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-russia-to-boost-ties-on-sj-100-aircraft-uavs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-russia-to-boost-ties-on-sj-100-aircraft-uavs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.