India to use Russian avionics for future fighter – UAC head
Indian fifth generation fighter aircraft will be equipped with avionics similar to the Russian version of the plane. Analysts say India's choice of Russian avionics is a logical step and in line with previous joint programmes
Aero India 2013: Russian sees increased demand for helicopters
The Indian Air Force already has the infrastructure in place to use Russian equipment, including trained crews and technical experts; moreover, Russian aircraft are easier to control
Sustainable growth in arms export
Although the results for 2012 have yet to be finalized, it is known that last year Russia over-fulfilled its planned supply of arms and military equipment abroad by almost 12%. In the list of countries that signed export contracts, one of the top pos
Mosinzhstroi seeks to bid for Kerala metro project
Moscow-based company wants to participate in the tender to construct an elevated metro line in the city of Kochi
Russian surprises in store for Bangalore Air Show
Rostec, Rosoboronexport, United Aviation Corporation and Concern Almaz-Antey are among the several dozen Russian participants at Aero India 2013
Russian, Indian naval sources reject “spying” claims
Report in leading Indian daily claims Indian Navy officer passed on classified information to Russian wife through a social media site
Russia keen to make most of Aero India 2013
The Bangalore air show, to be inaugurated by Indian defence minister AK Antony, is a major platform for foreign vendors. Russia faces stiff competition from the US, Israel, France, UK and Germany
BRICS look at bigger role in Africa
The participation of the African Union in the next BRICS summit in Durban will foster the economic integration of Africa with the rising powers
Google hands over user information to Russian authorities
For the first time ever, Google cooperated with the Russian authorities by complying with a user data request. Some worry that that the Russian government’s interest in controlling Internet freedom is rising
Ban on alcohol ad threatens wine tastings
New law banning promotion of alcohol may be extended to apply to tastings and promotional events such as ProdExpo
Expensive Cuppa? Russia not worried about ‘Tea OPEC’
A new international tea producer’s forum initiated by India is unlikely to cause a major rise in prices
INS Sindhurakshak en route to Vizag
The kilo class submarine is now heading home via the Northern Sea Route, accompanied by icebreakers
Falling oil output makes Imperial Energy a liability for ONGC in Russia
The Indian oil and gas bellwether is reportedly planning to focus on Imperial’s operations only in a few oil fields with the purpose of reducing losses
Moscow could be new business education hub
Experts suggest that Russia may become the global business education hub for Eastern Europe. The topic was discussed at the “BRICS Management Model and Challenge of Training Multifunctional Managers” roundtable discussion at the recent Gaidar Forum
Russia hires Goldman Sachs to polish investment image
The investment bank will promote Russia’s contacts with international rating agencies, help organise roadshows, and bring together Russian officials with investors
East meets West via Northern Sea Route
The INS Sindhurakshak is heading to Mumbai on the route, which is now legally recognized to be under Russia’s control
Vladivostok once again in APEC limelight
Deputies and senators from the Asia-Pacific will legalise the decisions taken by their heads of state at last year’s APEC forum held in Vladivostok. India sends observers
Russia to review new spaceship design for manned lunar mission
The lead designer of manned spacecraft at RSC Energia talks about the new interplanetary spaceship in development
Silicon Taiga: Akademgorodok looks to emulate Bangalore
While Russia still lags behind global leaders in the IT and outsourcing sectors, techno parks such as a facility near Novosibirsk are looking at India’s own Silicon Valley for inspiration
Esther Dyson on start-ups, science and space
American entrepreneur and angel investor Esther Dyson urges Russia to create an environment that fosters innovation in business, and to pursue its dreams of exploring Mars