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News India Live, Digital Desk: A new chapter is going to be added in the decades-old defense relations between India and Russia. Between Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) during ‘Wings India 2026’ held in Hyderabad. Superjet-100 (SJ-100) A historic agreement has been signed regarding the production of the aircraft. This agreement led to the 5th generation fighter jet for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Su-57 ‘Felon’ The possibilities of manufacturing fighter planes in India have been revived.
1. Superjet-100 (SJ-100) Agreement: What is this deal?
Russia’s SJ-100 is a regional jet. The main points of the agreement with HAL are as follows:
Licensed Production: HAL will get the license to manufacture and sell SJ-100 aircraft, its components and spare parts in India.
Certification: HAL will assist UAC in the process of type certification and validation of this aircraft in India.
Self-Reliance: This aircraft will be completely equipped with Russian components (PD-8 engine), so it will not be affected by Western sanctions.
2. Will India buy Su-57 stealth fighter?
According to UAC CEO Vadim Badekha, India and Russia are in talks to develop Su-57E (export variant). Joint Production Are having ‘advance technical discussion’ for.
| aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| proposed plan | Using the assembly lines of Su-30MKI already existing in India to build the Su-57. |
| technology transfer | Russia has offered full ‘technology transfer’ and ‘source code’. |
| IAF needed | The Su-57 could be a ‘stop-gap’ solution until the indigenous AMCA (5th generation aircraft) is ready. |
| Number | According to reports, India may consider 2 to 3 squadrons (approximately 36-40 aircraft). |
3. Strengths of Su-57: Why is this aircraft special?
The Su-57 is Russia’s first operational 5th generation stealth fighter, designed in response to the American F-22 and F-35.
Supercruise: Capable of maintaining supersonic speed (Mach 1.6) without afterburner.
Weapon: There is talk of fitting missiles like BrahMos-NG in its internal weapon bay.
Radar: N036 ‘Bialka’ AESA radar system, which can track up to 60 targets simultaneously.
4. Challenges and India’s stance
Although Russia is very excited, the Indian government has not yet taken any action on this. official statement Has not given. There are some major reasons behind this:
AMCA Project: India’s priority is to develop its indigenous 5th generation aircraft (AMCA).
Stealth Capability: The IAF first wants to be completely satisfied with the Su-57’s stealth (capability to avoid radar) and engine (AL-41F1) performance.
Geopolitics: International sanctions imposed on Russia and India’s growing defense ties with America may complicate this deal.
If this deal goes through, HAL’s Nashik Division Its construction may begin in 2015, where currently the overhaul and production of Sukhoi-30 aircraft takes place. Experts believe that there will be a partnership between HAL and Sukhoi in 2026. 30th anniversary But some big announcement may be made.
