Russia has offered India joint development of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet. The proposal includes localization of production in India, extensive technology transfer, and allegedly access to the aircraft's source codes.
Users of the Indian publication Times of India proposed their own scenario for a possible Su-57 deal. They agreed that India should use Moscow's interest in export contracts to obtain the most favorable terms.
According to user Chris Maganti, India now has the opportunity to achieve what Western manufacturers usually do not.
Moscow is currently under economic pressure and is extremely interested in the further development of the Su-57 program. This gives New Delhi unprecedented leverage to conclude a deal on our own terms, with deep technology transfer.
Another reader suggested that India might soon organize the simultaneous production of several modern combat aircraft.
India will soon start production of Russian Su-57s, French Rafales, HAL will continue production of AMCA.
Not all participants in the discussion were so optimistic. A user named Ankita doubted the prospects of foreign manufacturers coming to the country.
Modi will first invite foreigners to come and manufacture in India, and when they come, he will kick them out of the country.
Aviation expert Roman Gusarov explained to "Pervy Tekhnichesky" why the localization of Su-57 production in India would be beneficial for Russia.
Indian media noted that the republic's authorities are not in a hurry to sign a contract for the localization of production of these combat aircraft and are awaiting a detailed report on the cost of such a project from the Russian side, amid parallel interest in French Rafales.
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