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India, Russia to boost ties on SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs
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,…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Despite Western sanctions and the Ukraine war, India-Russia industrial ties are quietly broadening into aerospace, drones, and critical minerals, areas where Russia still holds advantages. The narrative that New Delhi is pivoting away from Moscow is too simple; this meeting shows continued deep engagement. The real test is execution: will the SJ-100 aircraft partnership move beyond talks, and can joint lithium mining in Russia become a reality? Numbers on signed contracts will settle the question.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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