Su-57E Deal: Russia Helps India Accelerate Fifth-Generation Fighter Project

Moscow and New Delhi Discuss Prospects of Su-57E in India

Russia and India are discussing the option of transferring the export version of the Su-57E so that New Delhi can rely on Russian technologies in developing its own fifth-generation fighter. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov.

Su-57
Su-57

According to the diplomat, the parties are working intensively in several areas of military-technical cooperation at once. One of the key areas is the Su-57E platform.

The platform can be used to implement India's program to create its own fifth-generation fighter.
Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India

The Ambassador emphasized that MTC remains one of the pillars of the strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi. The Indian army is 60-70% equipped with Soviet and Russian-designed weapons, which, according to him, have proven their effectiveness in real conditions.

The media reported that the Indian Air Force is considering the purchase of the Su-57 and the possible production of aircraft at local facilities. Roman Gusarov, editor-in-chief of the Avia.ru portal, explained that this deal could be beneficial for Russia.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the manufacturer of a key processor for combat aviation received a fine of 50 million rubles.

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