Overview

• Indian media reports claim Russia is set to supply RD-93MA engines for Pakistan’s JF-17 Block III, but there is no official confirmation.
• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demanded an explanation from the government, calling it a failure of Prime Minister Modi’s diplomacy and flagging concerns linked to Operation Sindoor and PL-15 missiles.
• Multiple outlets reported that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Moscow in June not to support JF-17 sustainment, highlighting sensitivities in India–Russia defence ties.
• A Russian source quoted by WION/News18 said there is “no confirmation” of any RD-93MA transfer, calling the reports illogical given major India–Russia dealings and upcoming high-level contacts.
• Russian analysts told PTI that, if the sale occurs, it could actually benefit India by exposing Chinese-Pakistani engine reliance and making JF-17 performance more predictable, as the BJP dismissed the media claims as reckless information warfare.