Indian, Russian military officials discuss enhancement of

Ways to enhance operational availability and life cycle support of Indian Navy's acquisitions from Russia, including aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, were discussed as top military officials of the two countries met here over the last two days.
The meeting of the Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Committee on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC) began in the Goa capital yesterday and had the participation of over 65 Russian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
A statement issued by the Navy said the two sides discussed a number of aspects related to enhancing operational availability and life cycle support of the Naval acquisitions from Russia.
"Notably the sides deliberated on mechanisms for speedy support of aircraft carrier Vikramaditya, refits of EKM submarines and enhancing reliability of aircraft and missile systems on-board ships and submarines," it said.

The meeting was inaugurated by Vice Admiral GS Pabby, the Chief of Material, Indian Navy and Vice Admiral VI Bursuk, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Navy on Armament, the statement said.
"The IRIGC-MTC sub-group (Navy) is a forum to discuss various aspects related to acquisition and product support of military equipment on-board Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft acquired from Russia," it said.
The Russian delegation comprised more than 120 delegates, it said.
As per the statement, one of the major highlights of the meeting was the participation of over 65 Russian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which facilitated direct interaction on various technical issues between thedepartments of Indian Navy and the Russian OEMs.