India and Russia today signed two long-terms support agreements for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft fleet. The agreements were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and Russian Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov. The agreements include an upgraded schedule for delivery of spares from Russia for these jets, local manufacturing of parts and a proposed logistics hub for the fighter jets in Bengaluru by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. <br/><br/>Su-30MKI was designed and developed by Russia's Irkut Corporation specifically for India and it is the mainstay of the Indian Air Force. The Sukhoi is serviced and maintained by public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. As per the agreement the Russian companies United Aircraft Corporation and the United Engine Corporation will provide long term supply of spares and technical assistance for five years.