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France
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Russia
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United States
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Detailed explanation-1: -Russia Awaits India’s Decision On $2.2 Billion MiG-29 And Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets Deal. Russia is awaiting India’s decision on a $2.2 billion deal for purchase of MiG-29 and Su-30 MKI fighter jets, according to a media report.
Detailed explanation-2: -New Delhi and Moscow have been in talks with each other about an upgrade for the Su-30 MKI, which India first ordered in 1996. The upgraded aircraft, if the proposal is approved, will be known as the Super Sukhoi.
Detailed explanation-3: -After two years of evaluation and negotiations, on 30 November 1996, India signed a US$1.462 billion deal with Sukhoi for 50 Russian-produced Su-30MKIs in five batches. The first batch were eight Su-30Ks, the basic export version of Su-30 (designated Su-30MKI-I by India).
Detailed explanation-4: -India acquired these Russian systems using its emergency finance capabilities, enabling the Army to buy the weapons immediately without waiting for additional approvals. New Delhi received 216 missiles, 24 launchers, and extra testing equipment as part of the procurement in December 2021.