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India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Russia Offers Stealth Beast Su-57E To India With ‘Make-in-India' Twist
New Delhi: After the high-stakes 'Operation Sindoor', tensions between India and Pakistan have once again surged. In this new phase of defense recalibration, the spotlight is now on fifth-generation fighter jets. Russia has once again offered India its most advanced export fighter jet, the Su-57E. But this time, it is not just a sales pitch. The offer comes with a promise – deeper localisation, seamless integration with Indian systems and full support for Make-in-India defense ambitions. This new proposal includes some of the key technologies originally planned for India's Super-30 program, which is meant to upgrade the IAF's Su-30MKI fleet. The Su-57E would be equipped with GaN-based AESA radar and indigenous Indian mission computers. These additions not only supercharge Su-57E's combat capability but also ensure technical similarity with the Super-30 jets, streamlining maintenance and logistics for the Indian Air Force. Desi Missiles for a Russian Machine The real game-changer? The Su-57E would carry Indian-made beyond-visual-range air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles. This reduces dependency on foreign suppliers and aligns perfectly with India's growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Russia is also ready to allow India to make custom modifications to the aircraft. Sources suggest that even source codes and technology transfer are on the table. That means Indian firms, including HAL and private players, could co-produce this stealth jet. What Makes the Su-57E So Deadly? The Su-57E is Russia's only fifth-generation stealth fighter, designed to evade even the most advanced radar systems. It boasts of stealth shaping for low observability, supercruise capability and R-37M missiles with a staggering 400 km range. Moscow claims that the Su-57E outperforms even the French Rafale in certain combat scenarios, particularly in range and missile payload.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Why This 5th-Gen Aircraft Could Be a Game Changer
Now Playing Episode 0 General Russia Offers Su-57 Fighter Jet to India | Why This 5th-Gen Aircraft Could Be a Game Changer Episode 0 Russia has offered India the formidable Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter, which could profoundly redefine South Asia's air combat dynamics and secure India's strategic future. With AI-assisted avionics, unparalleled supermaneuverability, and next-gen hypersonic missiles, the Su-57E promises unmatched air superiority against growing regional threats. Meanwhile, China is bolstering Pakistan with its advanced J-35A stealth jets, raising critical concerns over India's defense strategy and its aerial dominance. With India's own AMCA program facing delays, does the Su-57 deal now appear to be the most pragmatic and potent solution for its immediate defense needs? Watch the full breakdown of this high-stakes defense decision and its far-reaching implications for global security
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India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
World Turns Cold On Su-57E: Will India Still Consider To Buy Russia's ‘Stealth Beast'?
New Delhi: Su-57E - Russia's fifth-generation stealth fighter - is under scrutiny once again. No country across the globe seems to be interested acquiring the fighter jet despite Moscow's consistent efforts to sell it to countries such as India, Algeria and Malaysia. Rosoboronexport, a Russian defence firm, said that it would put on display the aircraft at the LIMA 2025 International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia. However, the fighter jet, as reported by the media, never made it to the exhibition. In an absence that raised many eyebrows, only a scale model of the jet was showcased at a booth of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in the Malaysian exhibition. Malaysia's indifference towards Su-57E in its Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA), India's exit from the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) programme and the fighter aircraft's absence at LIMA 2025 all narrated the same saga - the Russian "Felon" is likely to turn out are a big "failure". Let's understand the Su-57E. It is an export variant of Russian Su-57 fighter jet, which is a fifth-generation stealth aircraft that is armed with cutting-edge missile systems and designed for multi-role operations and radar evasion. It is capable of carrying long-range air-to-air missiles such as R-37M and can strike targets up to 400 kilometres away. Without disclosing the name of the country, a confident Russia had earlier claimed that the first buyer of the jet would start operating it by this year (2025). Algeria was seen as the possible acquirer. But neither the countr nor Russia has so far confirmed the deal. Why is Malaysia delaying its fighter jet programme? Began in 2009, Malaysia's MRCA programme is aimed at replacing its aging MiG-29s. Earlier, the programme featured jets such as Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Saab Gripen, Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon, but the country's focus in recent years seems to have turned towards acquiring fifth-generation or near-fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Malaysia, despite this apparent shift, has not so far made any final decision. As a result, the role of Su-57E remains uncertain. Russia's Continued India Push Meanwhile, Russia continues to try pushing India to buy the Su-57E even after the latter's withdrawal from the FGFA project in 2018. India exited from the project, as reports suggest, because of unsatisfactory performance of the fighter jet and its high cost. Russia apparently has not given up and continues to pursue the deal. It is seeming attempting to capitalise on India's rising need for advanced fighter aircraft. Russia offered India a "Golden Deal" during Aero India 2025 - a mega aerospace and defence exhibition organised at Bangaluru's Yelahanka Air Force Station from February 10 to 14. Moscow offered New Delhi prompt delivery of Su-57E's, its local production in India and assistance in India's indegenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft program (AMCA). Moscow also told India that if it accepts the deal, Indian firms manufacturing the Su-30MKI can soon begin producing the Su-57E. New Approach Post Pakistan Conflict Following recent exchange of firepower with Pakistan in response to the April 22 deadly terror attack on tourists at Baisaran meadows in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Russia has been aggressively making efforts aimed at promoting the Su-57E. In an interview with Sputnik, a Russian state-run news agency and radia broadcast service, a military observer from Moscow, Igor Korotchenko, said India should, without a second thought, go for acquiring the Su-57MKI that is especially designed for New Delhi and equipped with long-range missiles like the R-37M - keeping its requirements in mind. At the same time, a few Russian bloggers are trying to project Su-57 as superior to the Rafale. They are leaving no stone unturned to urge India to invest in it. New Delhi, however, has not so far respond to the suggestions, either unofficially or officially. It appears that the path for Su-57E's acquisition is not an easy one. It will be interesting to note that whether the fighter jet manages to find a place in the international defense market in the years to come.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
US and Russia Flex Military Muscles on Same Stage
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States and Russia have deployed their air and naval assets to Malaysia for a defense exhibition as Washington and Moscow jostle for influence in Southeast Asia. Newsweek has contacted the Pentagon and the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters The encounter in Malaysia marked the second time this year that U.S. and Russian militaries have shared the same stage at a defense-related event in Asia. Stealth fighter jets from both nations—the F-35A and the Su-57E—also participated in an air show in India in February. Southeast Asian nations have carefully navigated the rivalries between major powers, including China, amid the great power competition. For the U.S., the region is a key component of its Indo-Pacific strategy, while Russia seeks to assert its influence as it remains engaged in a war in Europe. A United States Air Force C-130J transport aircraft sitting on the flight line during an opening ceremony flyover at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia on May 20. A United States Air Force C-130J transport aircraft sitting on the flight line during an opening ceremony flyover at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia on May 20. Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey/U.S. Air Force What To Know The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition was held from Tuesday to Saturday on Langkawi Island in the Strait of Malacca off the northwestern coast of Malaysia. The biennial event featured 102 aircraft and 35 naval ships from different nations. The U.S. military deployed two F/A-18E fighter jets, a C-130J transport aircraft, an MH-60R helicopter, the destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee and more than 400 personnel to the event, showing the shared commitment of the U.S. and Malaysia to "a free and open Indo-Pacific." Meanwhile, photos show the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, which was previously tracked transiting the Strait of Malacca en route to the Indian Ocean, docked at Port Klang—near Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur—on Wednesday, with the destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur. "Malaysia continues to be a key partner for us in the Indo-Pacific," said Vice Admiral Fred Kacher, the commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. He said his command had strengthened close naval cooperation with Malaysia through numerous joint exercises and exchanges. Russia sent two Pacific Fleet corvettes—the Rezky and the Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov—to Langkawi Island on Monday, while the country's aerobatic team, the Russian Knights, performed at the exhibition's opening ceremony the following day. Fighter jets of the Russian Knights aerobatic team performing in the sky during an aerial demonstration at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia on May 20. Fighter jets of the Russian Knights aerobatic team performing in the sky during an aerial demonstration at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia on May 20. VCG/VCG via AP Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-run defense export agency, said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reviewed the Russian military equipment on display. Malaysia operates several Russian-made weapon systems, including the Su-30MKM fighter jets. Last week, Anwar paid an official visit to Moscow and met with President Vladimir Putin. He described Malaysia's relationship with Russia as "special," adding that both nations were committed to upholding the principles of rule of international law and sovereignty. What People Are Saying U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard Kagan said: "From our aircraft and warships to our companies and innovators, the American presence at [the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition] demonstrates our robust military and commercial engagement across the region. We are proud to stand with Malaysia as partners, friends, and defenders of a free and open Indo-Pacific—working to build a region that is safer, stronger, and more prosperous." Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said: "We ascribe to the [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] position of centrality takes a very strong committed position to engage with all our neighboring countries and partners, East and West, United States, China, India, Australia and the rest and I think this for me, means truly strategic engagements with partners that will secure and ensure peace for the present and future." Russian President Vladimir Putin said: "Russia and Malaysia are bound by long-standing traditions of friendship and mutual understanding. We have always strived to consider each other's interests, work as partners, and build cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, and we continue to do so." What Happens Next It remains to be seen how the U.S. and Russia will maintain or expand their military presence in Southeast Asia alongside China, where disputes in the South China Sea remain unsolved.
Russia Today
10-02-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Russian Su-57 faces off against American F-35 in India
Russia's fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Su-57, has made its debut at India's largest air show, Aero India, where it was displayed alongside America's F-35. This is the first time that both Russian and American fifth-generation fighters have been present at the show, amid intense competition between the two nations for the South Asian country's defense market. Speaking to the media in Bangalore, where the airshow kicked off on Monday, the head of Rosoboronexport – Russia's state-owned arms export agency – Aleksandr Mikheev, said Moscow is ready to supply the advanced fifth-generation Su-57E multirole fighter to its partners. 'Today, we are presenting this aircraft in India for the first time with a new flight program that will showcase its outstanding flight and technical capabilities, as well as the clear advantages of the Russian aircraft over its competitors,' Mikheev told TASS. According to him, the debut of the Su-57E has generated significant interest in the global market, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. Read more Why Russia is here to stay, making India's military stronger Meanwhile, the US Air Force canceled planned demonstration flights of its F-35A stealth fighter and the upgraded F-16 fighter just days before the show, according to media reports. The Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, suggested that the cancelation is linked to the participation of Russia's Su-57 in the show. 'As practice shows, our competitors are not ready for fair competition,' he told TASS. The Su-57 is the world's only fifth-generation fighter jet that has proven its effectiveness in combat situations against Western air defense systems. The aircraft is capable of using a wide range of precision-guided munitions and features low radar visibility against enemy detection systems. Over a dozen major Russian defense companies will take part in Aero India, showcasing advanced air defense systems, aircraft, helicopters, and aircraft engines in India for the first time. READ MORE: India eyes fifth generation fighters: Can Russia's Su-57 make the cut? Russia has been India's primary partner in the defense sector, particularly in military aircraft. Up to 60% of the Indian Air Force fleet is of Russian origin, including Sukhoi-30s, MiG-29s, MiG-21s, Mi-17 helicopters, and Il-76 heavy-lifters. Some of these aircraft are assembled in India. The Su-30MKI has been manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's state-owned aerospace and defense company, since 2004 under a license. As many as 222 aircraft have been produced at HAL's Nashik factory. In September last year, the Indian Defense Ministry signed a $3.05 billion contract with HAL for 240 Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FP turbofan engines for the aircraft. HAL will supply 30 engines annually from the Koraput factory, with deliveries expected to be completed in eight years.
