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India.com
3 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.
India.com
20-05-2025
- India.com
Bad news for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh as Sukhoi 30 fighter jet to become more lethal, ‘Super 30' program to make it…, capacity will increase by…
Bad news for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh as Sukhoi 30 fighter jet to become more lethal, 'Super 30' program to make it..., capacity will increase by... Sukhoi-30 MKI Fighter Jet Upgrade: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently carried out 'Operation Sindoor' in Pakistan. Since then, the power of the Indian Air Force has been praised all over the world. The Indian Air Force also has Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft, which is known for its power. Now Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a five-year plan. Under this, a 'Super-30' program will be run and 84 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft will be updated. What is the 'Super-30' program? Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's 'Super-30' program will start in the year 2026. Its aim is to take the power of the Indian Air Force to new heights. Under the Super-30 program, new technologies such as advanced radar, digital cockpit and indigenous weapon systems are to be fitted in Sukhoi fighter jets. This is not only good for the combat capability of these aircraft, but also shows India's self-reliance on defense technology. What updates will be there in Sukhoi-30 MKI? Virupaksha AESA Radar: The most important part of this program is the Virupaksha gallium nitride best AESA radar. This radar is able to track targets at long distances. Apart from tracking, it is equipped with jamming-resistant capabilities. This can make the Sukhoi-30 jet effective against stealth aircraft like the Chinese J-35A. Digital cockpit: The cockpit of fighter planes will be made digital and automatic. New generation touch widescreen displays will be installed. The latest mission control computer and voice-activated system will also be fitted. This will make the pilot's work easier. Indigenous weapons: Sukhoi-30 MKI will be equipped with indigenous weapons. These include Astra Mk-1 and Mk-2, Astra MkIII and Brahmos-A supersonic cruise missile. How much will the Super-30 program cost? Some reports suggest that the estimated cost of the Super-30 program could be around Rs 63,000 crore. This includes the cost of design, development and testing. According to this, updating each fighter aircraft could cost Rs 130-140 crore.
