Russia will have an opportunity to showcase and market its metal birds at the 9th edition of Aero India in Bangalore from February 6 to 10. The Russian Knights-Russian Air Force Aerobatic team will be showcasing its skills at the event, along with Flying Bulls from Czech Republic and Indian Air Force’s Sarang Aerobatic team.
The timing of the biennial event is crucial. It comes at a time when the Indian government is set to spend $100 billion in the defence sector within the next five years. Thus events like these are seen as a major trade opportunity for foreign vendors to take advantage of the Indian defence splurges. Russians would logically eye this event with a glint in their eyes as they are the traditional bulk suppliers of hardware and technology in this sector. Last year alone, as much as 80 percent of Indian defence acquisitions came from Russia.
04/02/13 Rajeev Sharma/Russia & India Report
