India and Russia agree on $5bn arms deal

India and Russia agreed to two military pacts worth at least $5 billion over ten years. The first contract is for weapons and aircraft, including 80 Mi-17 helicopters, and a second contact to provide for maintenance for arms over ten years. New Delhi plans on spending $30 billion over the next five years to modernize weapon systems and aircraft. Read more at Radio Free Europe.

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