India "revives" the outdated Russian air-air-air rocket X-31p: What is the goal

Analysts noted that the extension of the service life of the X-31P Air Force is associated with a number of factors, but it is interesting why the rocket, acquired only five years ago, is already considered "overdue". The Indian Ministry of Defense plans to invest funds in the extension of the air base missiles X-31P. These missiles are in service with Su-30mki and MiG-29 Indian aircraft. IDRW reported this on July 2.

Although the publication hints that they can replace Russian X-31P missiles, it is noteworthy that the documentation itself, which refers to maintenance, repair, restoration and extension of the service life, does not mention the origin of these missiles. It is noted that the decision was a surprise because India acquired X-31P missiles only in 2019.

The observers noted that at about the same time the India Ministry placed a significant order worth $ 700 million, which included 300 Russian air-air-air missiles R-73 and 400 medium-range missiles P-77. According to the Russian resource Tsamto, this package also included an undisclosed number of missiles X-31P. In addition, under the contract "Corporation" tactical rocket weapons in the amount of $ 462.

7 million in 2014-2015, the Air Force of India received 500 controlled medium-range missiles "Air-air Star "from the mid-1970s. Later on the X-31P, an anti-ship missile X-31a was created. -31p has a large lengthening metal with a transparent lengthening lengthening companion. (GSN) PRGS-5VP or other systems with different working ranges. The rocket has a fugas combat part of 87 kg, which provides reliable damage to radio electronic systems.