Overview
- NDTV reports that the Indian Air Force is considering the Su-57 and could order as many as 40 jets if the government proceeds.
- UAC chief Vadim Badekha says discussions with New Delhi are in a deep technical stage that covers supply and local production.
- Plans under review include building the Su-57 at facilities now producing Su-30MKI aircraft with extensive Indian industry participation.
- The New Indian Express reports a Russian team visited HAL’s Nashik plant as the IAF explores a parallel Russian-led Su-30MKI upgrade track while the Super Sukhoi plan awaits clearance.
- Times of India notes India’s interest is shaped by China’s growing stealth fleet and reported J-35 offers to Pakistan, with the Su-57 seen as more flexible than the F-35 for integrating Indian systems.