Russia has agreed to help India in developing indigenous nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carriers, while India is ready for joint development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Moscow today.
The issue of vessels were discussed and Russia has agreed to provide all possible help and the advanced technology available with it, Mukherjee said after talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Ivanov.
"For some components joint ventures and joint production would be set up," he told PTI when asked if Russian cooperation in the development of Advanced Technology Vessel and Air Defence Ship projects was discussed with Russian defence minister.
ATV is an indigenous project for the development of nuclear submarine and ADS project is for the development of aircraft carriers.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Mukherjee said India will take part in the development and financing of a fifth generation super fighter aircraft project with Russia.
"We exchanged views. Active contacts are going on with Russian side. Our air force is in contact with their Russian counterpart, HAL and Sukhoi Corporation are talking on manufacturing aspects.
"We are keen on taking part in the development and financing of the fifth generation fighter," Mukherjee said.
He also announced that Russia's Defence Ministry has agreed to provide access to the Russian GLONASS global navigational satellite system for military application to India, an alternative to Pentagon-controlled US Global Positioning System.
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