Armenia and India are reportedly close to concluding a major defense agreement involving the supply of Su-30MKI multirole fighters manufactured by the Indian corporation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The deal is estimated at $2.5-3 billion, and the first aircraft could arrive in Armenia as early as the end of 2027.
In the first stage, Armenia plans to receive 8 to 12 fighters, as well as comprehensive support, including pilot training, maintenance infrastructure creation, and support in weapons integration. It is assumed that the Armenian Su-30MKIs will be equipped with a modern Uttam radar with an active phased array, Astra Mk-1/2 missiles, and modernized electronic warfare systems, which will give them superiority over a number of regional counterparts.
The deal could be a key step in modernizing the Armenian Air Force and significantly change the balance of power in the region. However, the final parameters of the contract have not yet been officially announced, and its implementation will depend on the production time and the readiness of the Armenian infrastructure to receive new machines.
Earlier,www1.ru reported thatthe second MS-21 aircraft will begin testing in Zhukovsky in a month.
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