The Government of India entered into an agreement with the Russian Government on 18th October, 2007 for the development and production of a Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft. The agreement envisages joint production, joint marketing to third countries, sales, after sale support and disposal of aircraft after completion of their life-cycle. On 21st December, 2010, a Preliminary Design (PD) contract was signed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) with M/s Rosoboronexport of Russia inter-alia, to finalize the road map for the Research and Design (R&D) phase of the Project, during which detailed design specifications and their costs will be determined.
Acquisition of defence equipment/platforms through indigenous and foreign sources is a continuous process undertaken in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure, in order to keep the Armed Forces of the country in a state of readiness to meet any eventuality.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati Meena Singh in Lok Sabha today.
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Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft
A Preliminary Design (PD) contract has been signed between HAL and Rosoboronexport, Russia on 21st December, 2010 for designing, developing and certification of the Prospective Multi-role Fighter (PMF) Aircraft programme by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) jointly with Sukhoi Design Bureau (SDB) of Russia at a cost of 295 MUSD.
No formal decision has been taken to sell FGFA to other countries.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a reply to Shri Kunwar Rewati Raman Singh, Shri Rajaiah Siricilla in Lok Sabha today.
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