The Su-30MKI fighter fleet is receiving upgrades, including indigenous electronic warfare suites, under the Super Sukhoi modernization programme.
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What happened
The Su-30MKI fighter fleet is receiving upgrades, including indigenous electronic warfare suites, under the Super Sukhoi modernization programme.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The indigenous upgrade project for the Su-30MKI fleet, led by HAL and involving a Virupaksha Gallium Nitride-based AESA radar, is underway with an estimated cost of $8 billion and requires Cabinet Committee on Security clearance.1 source
- India is seeking indigenous technology to replace Russian upgrades as part of its comprehensive defense modernization.Sub-event
The Su-30MKI is receiving indigenous electronic warfare upgrades as part of the Super Sukhoi modernization program.1 source
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Part of
The Indian Air Force operates its core fighter fleet in India, utilizing Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for defense hardware production.Also in this story
- HAL is manufacturing and supplying Tejas jets for the Indian Air Force.
- HAL delivers equipment for IAF use.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is supporting the Indian Air Force (IAF) by extending the engine life for its operational fleet.
- HAL Chairman discusses the Indian Air Force's fighter jet squadron shortage on a YouTube channel.
The entities involved
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Defence Research and Development Organisation
government agency in India
- India conducted strikes on targets in Pakistan, while leaders announced defense missions and acknowledged DRDO's strategic contributions.
- DRDO is developing indigenous SDR systems for the Indian Armed Forces, with specific applications for the Army, IAF, and Navy. BEL is serving as the manufacturing partner.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Indian public sector aerospace manufacturer
Related events
- The Indian Air Force is actively seeking new jet trainer acquisitions while leveraging the Su-30MKI as a frontline operational example.
- The Indian Air Force uses the Su-30MKI as its backbone platform, an aircraft originally designed by Sukhoi and manufactured under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
- HAL and Sukhoi signed an MoU to deepen cooperation in civil aviation, focusing on turboprop aircraft manufacturing.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Navy are developing amphibious aircraft utilizing Indian bases and market.
- DRDO successfully developed the QRSAM indigenous air defence system for the Indian Army formations.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- newsx.com
- idrw.org
- idrw.orgDefence Secretary Rules Out New Sukhoi Variants, Signals India Will Focus on Upgrading Existing Fleet - idrw.org
- theweek.in
- indiatimes.com
- calcuttanews.net