Su-30MKI

India refused the Russian 177S engine for Su-30MKI
IDRW: Air Force believes power plant tests will take years

600 kg vs 200 kg: DRDO estimated the creation of an Indian analogue of the R-37 missile in 6-8 years
India is already developing the engine, seeker head, and communication channel, but the body and warhead will have to be made from scratch

Russia Ramps Up Production of Hypersonic R-37M: Leak Reveals Scale of Production
Leaked KTRV documents indicate a need for components for approximately 500 missiles annually starting in 2026

Su-30MKI could get four missiles weighing less than a ton instead of one BrahMos-A
Indian DRDO is developing a lightweight LRLACM without a booster

Su-57E will become a niche weapon: India explains why 36-40 fighters are not enough
IDRW: Russian aircraft will have to be used as a high-value reserve

Indian MiG-29Ks to be armed with a 180 km bomb and a 300 km missile
The Khagantak-243 glide munition carries a 125 kg warhead, and the RudraM-II is designed against air defense and radars

18 Su-30MKM could get 2.5-ton missile: Malaysia eyes BrahMos
Kuala Lumpur discusses with India the technical feasibility of integrating the missile on the Russian fighter jet

Su-30MKI can afford extra weight, Tejas cannot
India is considering lithium-ion batteries instead of two 44 Ah nickel-cadmium batteries

Su-30MKI paired with Rafale and Tejas for the first time
India developed a common power source for different types of fighter jets

Su-30MKI Caught in Its Own Modernization Trap
IDRW: New Sensors Will Overwhelm the Fighter with a Deluge of Data

Up to 6000 km vs 3000: India Explains How GCAP Can Surpass Su-30MKI
New Delhi expects to keep the Russian aircraft in service until 2060-2070

F-2 to Compete with Su-30MKI in India for the First Time: Light Fighter vs. Heavy Machine
The Japanese aircraft is almost 12.5 tons lighter than the Russian one, yet both are capable of speeds up to Mach 2

Su-30MKI will outlive Tejas: foreigners to extend service of 40 fighters by 20 years
India is preparing to modernize part of its fleet of Russian combat aircraft

Su-30MKI gets a chance to see J-20 earlier: India reveals Virupaksha radar characteristics
The locator is designed to detect and track complex aerial targets, but its exact range is not yet known
