India, Russia set to go for 5th Generation fighters

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New Delhi, December 22: The government on Thursday said it was in discussion with Russia for joint development and manufacture of fifth generation fighter aircraft.

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Russia had proposed joint development and manufacture of fifth generation fighter aircraft.

"Talks have been held between India and Russia in this regard. The discussions are at a preliminary stage," he said adding no time limit for taking a decision in the regard could be indicated.

To another question on the Defence cooperation between India and France, he said no agreement has been signed yet.

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