India eyes Su-30MKI aircraft upgrade

February 26, 2026

TL;DR

The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to upgrade a significant number of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft with Russian assistance.
The Super Sukhoi upgrade program is currently proposed for 84 aircraft and awaits approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
The IAF is seeking alternative methods for upgrading the remaining 175 Su-30MKI jets to avoid delays.
Talks are advanced for India to potentially manufacture Russia's fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, in India.
Russia has offered full licensed production and unrestricted technology transfer for the Su-57 to India.
Approximately 60% of India's military hardware is currently of Russian origin.

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