Overview
- Rosoboronexport outlined a package for India that starts with Su‑57E deliveries from Russia and progresses to full licensed manufacture in India.
- The offer includes what Moscow calls unrestricted transfer of fifth‑generation know‑how covering engines, AESA radar, sensors, AI elements, low‑signature technologies and modern air weapons.
- Russian officials said India’s technical demands are completely acceptable and pledged support to integrate Indian munitions, with openness to co-develop a two‑seat variant.
- United Aircraft Corporation said two export Su‑57E fighters have been delivered to an undisclosed foreign customer and are on combat duty, without naming the buyer.
- The proposal was made publicly at the Dubai Airshow during a week of high‑level India–Russia engagements, with New Delhi yet to announce any decision.