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India to continue modernizing its Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters — Defense Ministry
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TASS
India is committed to further enhancing its Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters, Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said.
He added that India is actively considering the modernization of these aircraft, which it produces under Russian license.
Touching upon the prospects of acquiring new versions of the Sukhoi aircraft, the defense secretary noted that this issue is not currently being considered.
India’s Super Sukhoi modernization program is being implemented by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited jointly with the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
The Indian Air Force plans to upgrade 84 Su-30MKI fighters in the first phase, and nearly 200 more as the modernization program expands further.