Putin's Big Su-57 Offer as India Searches for Its 5th-Gen Fighter Jet
- Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed the offer to supply and jointly develop the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet with India, emphasizing openness to technology sharing and co-production with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd .
- India exited the joint Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft project around 2018 due to concerns over stealth performance, avionics, costs, and work-share, opting to develop its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft program.
- Russia assessed that HAL has about 50% of the infrastructure necessary for Su-57 production and expressed willingness to cooperate under India's Make in India framework.
- India remains cautious about the Su-57 offer due to operational and strategic concerns while maintaining defence ties with Russia and Western nations.
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Putin says Russia ready to jointly build Su-57 stealth fighter with India
Speaking in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin made a fresh pitch for Moscow's premier stealth jet, offering India co-production and unrestricted technology sharing to help bridge its upcoming fighter squadron gap.
Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-production
Russia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying the aircraft and joint development, deepening defence ties. Putin praised India's independent foreign policy and highlighted the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations.
Putin's big Su-57 offer as India searches for its 5th-gen fighter jet
Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to jointly develop and produce the Su-57 stealth fighter jet with India. The offer comes as the IAF seeks a fifth-generation fighter, while the AMCA remains years away from entering service.
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