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INT46International/Business/DefenceRussia to deliver additional 18 rocket launchers to IndiaMoscow, Oct 1 RIA Novosti Russia will deliver an additional 18 Smerch multiple rocket launch systems MRLS to India, besides an already agreed contract for 38 , the state-run arms exporter said Wednesday. "This agreement for the additional deliveries was reached during the Russian defence minister's recent visit to Delhi," Nikolai Dimidyuk of Rosoboronexport said. The Smerch MRLS can effectively engage any type of target within a range between 20 km and 90 km, and is operated by a crew of three servicemen. Russia is soon to start delivering 38 Smerch-M 9À52-2 MRLSs to India under a $450 million contract signed two years ago. In August, Rosoboronexport signed a $300 million contract for the delivery of the additional 18 Smerch systems. --RIA Novostidkg/dg139 Words01101530 Posted by IANS on Thursday Oct 02 reply Comments |
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