SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Following the recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin in Moscow, there are signs of a potential expansion in India-Russia defense cooperation. According to sources, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Nashik, Maharashtra could be repurposed to assemble new Su-30 jets specifically for export.
The Su-30 is a highly sought-after multirole fighter jet, currently deployed by air forces across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its versatility and firepower have made it a popular choice for nations seeking to bolster their air defense capabilities.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) itself operates a robust fleet of over 260 Su-30MKI variants, a customized version of the Su-30 tailored to India’s specific requirements. The IAF is reportedly seeking to further strengthen its fleet by procuring an additional 12 Su-30MKIs, aiming to reach a sanctioned strength of 272 units. This number reflects potential losses due to attrition over the past two decades.
There’s been no official confirmation from either government regarding this potential joint venture. Specific details about production volumes, timelines, and variant configurations haven’t been disclosed. Russia has been supplying Su-30SM which is Russian Su-30MKI variant to many countries like Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan without getting HAL involved in the Global supply Chain process.
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