NEW DELHI -- India on Monday signed a 51-billion-rupee ($681 million) deal with Russia to jointly produce AK-203 assault rifles in the country, in a sign of deepening defense ties between the two nations.
International relations
India, Russia deepen defense ties with AK rifle production deal
Agreement signed on sidelines of Modi-Putin summit and 2-plus-2 talks
The summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may see the start of Indian production of Russian AK-203 assault rifles. (Nikkei montage/AP/Gettty Images)
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