Russia to buy 2 foreign helicopter carriers

Russia has confirmed that it plans to buy two helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy and eventually build two similar ships locally under licence. Russia had previously held negotiations with France's DCNS on the purchase of Mistral-class warships in a similar scheme before deciding on an open tender.

India, Russia jointly produce transport plane

India has signed a deal with Russia for setting up a joint venture to produce a military multi-role transport aircraft. The aircraft would have a 20 ton payload capacity and twin engines.

Russian Combat Aircraft Makers Fear Chinese Competition

Both MiG and Sukhoi have spoken out against Rosoboronexport's plan to sell RD-93 engines to China citing "unfair competition", according to Eurasia Review