Russia to Transfer License for Su-57 Fighter Jet Production to India, Ambassador Confirms

Russia will help accelerate the development of the Indian AMCA program

Licensed production of fifth-generation Su-57 multirole fighters is planned to be launched in India, according to the Russian Ambassador to New Delhi, Denis Alipov.

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According to him, this should accelerate the implementation of the Indian AMCA program to create its own fifth-generation fighters.

Russia hopes to open a new chapter in these strategic relations by expanding technology transfer to India, including through licensed production of fifth-generation Su-57 fighters. This will accelerate the implementation of the Indian program to create fifth-generation AMCA fighters.
Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India

The diplomat added that Russia's contribution to Indian industry is not limited to defense technology. He recalled that Russia signed a memorandum onlicensed production of SJ-100 regional passenger aircraft.

Under this program, India will be able to produce aircraft to meet the growing needs for air travel within the country, as well as become a regional center for maintenance, repair and overhaul of SJ-100 aircraft.
Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India

Prior to this, Alipov noted that Russiaofficially offered India to purchase fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft at "favorable prices."

Earlier,www1.ru reported thatthe manufacturer of Su-57 fighters put unique equipment into operation.

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