Overview
- At the Dubai Airshow, Rosoboronexport and UAC pitched a package to India that pairs initial Su‑57E deliveries with a staged shift to licensed manufacturing in India.
- Officials described unrestricted technology transfer spanning engines, AESA radar, sensors, stealth materials, AI elements, software upgrades, and integration of Indian munitions.
- Rostec chief Sergey Chemezov said Russia will supply whatever equipment India requires, while UAC’s Vadim Badekha called Indian technical demands for Su‑57 cooperation completely acceptable.
- The offer includes scope for joint development, including a potential two‑seat Su‑57E variant, and long‑term local production of air weapons and maintenance support.
- UAC announced delivery of two export Su‑57Es to an undisclosed buyer and claimed stable serial production and ongoing induction, as reporting noted export variants may differ from Russian frontline models; diplomatic contacts precede President Putin’s planned December visit to India.