IAF Nashik overhauls Navy MiG 29K ejection seat locally after Russia-only repairs

Published on 15 May 2026

A seat once repaired in Russia is now indigenous

The Indian Air Force’s Base Repair Depot in Nashik has completed an indigenous overhaul of the Indian Navy’s MiG-29K ejection seat, a job previously carried out in Russia. The refurbished seat was handed over to the Navy in a ceremony attended by Air Marshal Yalla Umesh and senior Maintenance Command officials. The IAF says the move strengthens Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and maintenance. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid foundation stones in Andhra Pradesh for AMCA integration and naval systems projects.

IAF Nashik repaired the Indian Navy MiG-29K ejection seat locally
The same overhaul was earlier performed in Russia
The overhauled seat was handed over to the Navy by IAF officials
The project boosts Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and maintenance
Rajnath Singh laid foundation stones for aerospace and defence projects in Andhra Pradesh
Plans include an AMCA core integration and flight testing centre and a naval systems facility

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IAF Nashik overhauls Navy MiG 29K ejection seat locally after Russia-only repairs

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