Supply of 40 Su-57 Fighter Jets to India
Proposed · India · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: SSBCrack
Russia has offered to supply India with up to 40 Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets as an interim solution to address the Indian Air Force's capability gap until the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program becomes operational in the mid-2030s. The proposal includes delivering two squadrons of Su-57 jets, with the first aircraft potentially arriving by 2027-28 and full induction by
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SSBCrack
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Description | Russia has offered to supply India with up to 40 Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets as an interim solution to address the Indian Air Force's capability gap until the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program becomes operational in the mid-2030s. The proposal includes delivering two squadrons of Su-57 jets, with the first aircraft potentially arriving by 2027-28 and full induction by 2030, contingent on finalizing the agreement by the end of 2026. The deal may include licensed production under India's 'Make in India' initiative, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited assessing manufacturing feasibility. |
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Country | India |
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Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-17 |
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