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
Indian MiG-29 Reaches Modernization Limit: Electronics Updated, But Missiles Hold Fighter Back
IDRW: For further service, the aircraft requires more modern weaponry
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
14.5 Tons of Thrust Without Modification: Indian Su-30MKI Again Offered 177S Engine
The power plant retains the dimensions of the AL-31FP, reduces fuel consumption by 7%, and triples its service life
India rejected Su-35S, but coveted its main trump card
Military analyst Raunak Kunde: R-37M and Astra Mk2 missiles will not compete, but complement each other
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