The SU-57E impressed India with its “beautiful technology.” Along with aviation enthusiasts fascinated by the gravity-defying stunts of Russia’s “felony,” Indian scientists are evaluating the technology of aircraft.
At the ongoing airshow at Bengaluru Aero India 2025, Russia updated the pitch to provide India with co-production of the fifth generation fighter jet.
Incidentally, India was rushing to arrest the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2018 to arrest a decrease in the number of fighter squadrons, and thus escaped from the Indo-Russia Fifth Generation Fighter (FGFA) Program (FGFA) program in 2018. I did. Like an opportunity that I missed.
Scientists from the Aviation Development Agency (ADA) who are developing the fifth generation of advanced moderate fighter jets (AMCAs) of India’s indigenous peoples are flocking to the static displays of aircraft.
Speaking to the Eurasian era, one scientist said, “It’s a beautiful technology. Its rotatable fins and landing gear are particularly impressive.”
Russia’s state-run defense export company, Rosoboronexport, has revised its offer to partner with India for joint production of the SU-57E.
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“Rosoboronexport, together with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), proposes localization of FGFA aircraft in India. This production of FGFA at HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) plants could be held as early as 2025. There is. We can provide this year,” a representative from Rosoboronexport told the media.
Russia’s most advanced frontline aircraft, the SU-57, is produced at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Air Plant in the Russian Far East. Despite its development for nearly 20 years, it is unlikely that Ukrainian invasions will soon be produced in huge numbers as they place a heavy burden on the Russian economy.
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The Russian representatives have further comforted the contract by providing further development to the SU-57E and providing important technologies that will boost the AMCA program.
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“In addition, Rosoboronexport includes engines, active electronic scan arrays (AESA) radars, optics, AI elements, software communications means, and air weapons that could boost advanced medium-sized fighter jets (AMCAs). We provide technology development from the perspective of 5th generation technology. National Programme of India,” the representative added.
Driving in the US, he said India can produce these critical technologies without fear of sanctions.
“Manufacturing FGFA means manufacturing important and important elements in India without fearing that something will not be delivered due to sanctions tomorrow. The potential threat of sanctions and the aircraft There will be no fear regarding the above decision that some or components of the company will not be delivered to India,” the representative said.
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The fifth generation fighter plane that India can have
When India set out on its quest for a fifth-generation fighter jet, it sought proposals from Mikoyan and Sukoy.
The aim was to develop a fifth-generation fighter jet to compete with the American F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. The project was also part of Russia’s efforts to modernize the Air Force and maintain its status as a major military force.
Mikoyan, known for his Mig series fighter series, proposed the MIG 1.44 (also known as the MFI – multifunction frontline fighter).
The MIG 1.44 is designed to be a highly steerable aircraft with advanced avionics and stealth capabilities. India liked design.
“We liked Mikoyan’s proposal because Mikoyan’s requirements are more suitable. But at the time we were demanding US$5 billion,” the former IAF civil servant in the proposal said, adding that The Eurasian I told the Times.
MIG 1.44 made its first flight in 2000, but the program was ultimately shelved due to lack of resources and support as the Russian government also decided to support Sukhoi’s proposal.
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Sukhoi proposed the Pak FA (future airborne complex of frontline aviation), later known as the SU-57. Sukhoi’s design focuses on stealth, super cruise capabilities, advanced avionics, and multi-roll capabilities. The SU-57 was intended to be a multi-purpose aircraft capable of aviation advantages and ground attack missions.
India and Russia joined forces to develop FGFA under a contract signed in 2007. Under the agreement, HAL had envisioned working with the Russian Skoy Design Bureau to develop advanced stealth fighters.
However, the project has gone through the cracks over the years.
“The IAF was giving Go-Aard. However, the collaboration fell apart at the HAL level. The Su-57 is flying and the AMCA is still 10 years away,” an IAF official added.
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In 2018, the US$8.63 billion deal was officially rested after the Indian government informed its decision to its Russian counterparts. The Russians were asked to carry out the mammoth project on their own. India thought they could later join the project or buy a fully developed fighter jet if they joined the Russian Air Force.
Russia is currently more vulnerable to India’s demands, so it is still unclear whether New Delhi will accept Moscow’s offer. Indian aircraft manufacturer Hal has repeatedly argued that it will focus on AMCA. The AMCA prototype is scheduled to fly in 2034.
Ritu Sharma has written about defense and diplomacy for almost 17 years. She holds a Masters degree in conflict studies and peace management from the University of Erfurt, Germany. Her areas of interest include Asia-Pacific, South China Sea and aviation history. She can be contacted at ritu.sharma(at)mail.com
