Russia Proposes Local Su-57E Production and Technology Transfer to India — Russia is seeking to expand defence cooperation with India through a proposal for its Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter. The reported package includes the possibility of manufacturing around 100 aircraft in India, potentially using Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Nashik facilities. Moscow has also proposed extensive technology transfer, including access to certain onboard-system and mission-software source codes, alongside the integration of Indian weapons such as Astra and Rudram missiles. Alternative options include smaller batches of aircraft delivered directly from Russian production lines. Despite these incentives, India remains focused on upgrading its Su-30MKI fleet, acquiring additional Rafale fighters and advancing its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. Earlier concerns over cost, capability requirements and technology sharing continue to shape India’s approach.
