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India.com
6 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.
News18
26-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Russia Wooing India With 'Rafale-Beater' Sukhoi Su-57E. Why Is The Deal Still Grounded?
Last Updated: At Aero India 2025, Russia proposed a "golden deal" offering early deliveries of the Sukhoi Su-57E, with domestic manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. Russia's ambition to position its fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57E, as a formidable player in the global defence market continues to face headwinds. Despite the country's ongoing efforts to market the aircraft to strategic partners like India, Malaysia, and Algeria, the aircraft's journey toward export success remains uncertain. At the recently concluded Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Malaysia, the spotlight was expected to fall on the Sukhoi Su-57E. Rosoboronexport, Russia's state arms exporter, had announced with some fanfare that the aircraft would be showcased at the event. However, as images from the exhibition began circulating, observers noticed something missing: the jet itself. Only a scale model was displayed at the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) pavilion; no actual Sukhoi Su-57E made it to the airshow. The Sukhoi Su-57E is the export variant of the Sukhoi Su-57, Russia's answer to fifth-generation platforms like the American F-22 and F-35. Engineered for stealth, supermaneuverability, and equipped with long-range air-to-air missiles such as the R-37M, with a reported range of up to 400 kilometres, the Sukhoi Su-57E represents Russia's bid to enter the elite club of next-generation fighter producers. Russia has long claimed that the jet would attract buyers from Asia and North Africa. It even hinted that the first foreign customer would begin operating the Sukhoi Su-57E by 2025, though it refrained from naming the country. Algeria is often speculated to be that partner, but no official confirmation has been offered by either side. India once stood as a close collaborator in Russia's fifth-generation fighter ambitions. As part of the now-defunct FGFA (Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft) project, India had initially partnered with Russia but exited in 2018, citing concerns over cost, performance, and production delays. Despite that setback, Russia has kept the door open. At the Aero India show in February 2025, Russia had proposed a 'golden deal" offering early deliveries of the Sukhoi Su-57E, domestic manufacturing under India's Make in India initiative, and cooperation in India's indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. Russian commentators even proposed an India-specific Su-57MKI variant outfitted with powerful long-range missiles. Still, India has yet to respond officially. With no visible movement on the deal, the pitch remains, at best, aspirational. Meanwhile, Malaysia's MRCA (Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) program, originally launched in 2009 to replace aging MiG-29 fighters, has yet to reach a final decision. The initial competition featured fourth-generation jets like the Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale, but attention has gradually shifted toward more advanced platforms. Despite Russian efforts to position the Sukhoi Su-57E as a contender, the jet's absence at LIMA 2025 may further weaken its chances in Malaysia's defence planning. Though the Sukhoi Su-57E, nicknamed 'Felon" by NATO, remains a source of pride for Russia's defence industry, its export story is yet to be written. Defence analysts note that while the aircraft's theoretical capabilities are impressive, its limited deployment even within Russia's own air force, and its absence from major airshows, raises questions about its production scalability and operational readiness. Enthusiastic endorsements from Russian defence circles and social media influencers continue. Some even compare the Sukhoi Su-57E favourably to other fighter jets like France's Rafale. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 26, 2025, 12:56 IST
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Russia said it's rebuilt its Superjet airliner 'from scratch' with local parts after being cut off from Western supplies
Rostec says it's successfully flown its regional jet after replacing the engine with a Russian one. It's been trying to remake its Superjet-100, which relied on Western parts, with Russian components. The state-owned firm hopes to certify the modified jet this year as it deals with wartime sanctions. A Russian state-owned conglomerate said it's rebuilt its regional jet using locally sourced parts — and successfully flew a prototype for 40 minutes. Rostec said on Monday that the test flight showed the Yakovlev Superjet-100 can fly with the Russian PD-8 engine, which replaces a previous engine reliant on a French manufacturer. The project is part of Rostec's effort to "Russify" its aircraft as international sanctions cut off the flow and maintenance of the Superjet's parts, many of which were previously Western. The French company Thales, for example, supplied the Superjet's avionics, while US firms provided flight controls and auxiliary power units. Thus, the sanctions posed a critical problem for Russia's commercial fleet, making it difficult for them to receive the servicing needed to fly safely. Rostec's solution is ambitious. It seeks to replace all foreign parts of the Superjet with Russian components and have the airliner certified to enter service by 2025. By 2030, it hopes to fill an order for 89 of the "Russified" jets. The replacement plan was already floated in 2021 as Moscow's tensions with the West soured, but the need for it was exacerbated by the Western sanctions that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "After 2022, the Superjet will have to be essentially reassembled from scratch," said Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec, in the company's statement. Chemezov acknowledged that completing the project by the deadline could be difficult, saying it was "being implemented in a very tight timeframe by the standards of the global aircraft industry." The Superjet was Russia's 2011 answer to regional aircraft like the Embraer E-jets and the Bombardier CRJ, with about 100 seats. These are typically designed for shorter trips, with distances similar to flights from New York to Miami. Rostec and the United Aircraft Corporation, its subsidiary company responsible for the Superjet, said they've been adjusting the Superjet by gradually replacing its Western parts and conducting tests. A prototype of the Superjet successfully flew for 54 minutes in August 2023, but that was with its old French-Russian engine — the PowerJet SaM146. The company said that after the recent test flight with the replacement engine, the PD-8, it expects to get certification for the Russian component by the fall of this year. With Russia largely sanctioned from the international market, Rostec will likely be unable to sell its modified Superjet, which it now calls the Superjet-New, to most countries and airlines. Rostec also hopes to similarly replace the foreign parts on its flagship airliner, the MC-21. Local airline Aeroflot has ordered 339 "Russified" planes, including the Superjet-New and the MC-21. The US Treasury Department and the European Commission did not respond to requests for comment on the Superjet tests sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider
