India Signs Anti-Tank Missile Deal with Russia

India has signed a deal to acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 attack choppers.

Features of the Deal

  • The deal for the missiles is worth around Rs. 200 crore and would give an added capability to the Mi-35 attack choppers to take out enemy tanks and other armoured elements.
  • The deal for acquiring ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles was signed with Russia under the emergency clauses through which the missiles would be supplied within three months of contract signing.

Emergency Clause

  • The emergency powers were given to the forces within few weeks after the ....
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