Su-30 series fighters of all modifications remain in demand in Russia and abroad. In total, the Aerospace Forces and the Navy have about 140 combat aircraft in service, reported "Tekhnosfera Rossiya" with reference to sources.
According to preliminary estimates, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have about 100 aircraft, and more than 30 are in service with the Navy (VMF).
The largest foreign operator of the Su-30 is India. The Republic has been purchasing domestic aircraft since the 1990s, and in recent years, licensed assembly of the Su-30MKI version has been launched there, with engines supplied from Russia.
The country has about 260 fighters of this type in service.
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