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India-Russia Talks Advance for Joint Fighter Jet Production

1/31/2026

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India and Russia are in advanced talks to jointly produce the Sukhoi Su-57E fighter jet in India, per Vadim Badekha, CEO of United Aircraft Corporation.
The collaboration could impact India's combat aviation strategy and support its Make in India initiative.
The plan envisions licensed production at Su-30MKI facilities with integration of Indian systems and private industry.
The Indian government has not yet confirmed the negotiations.

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India and Russia are in advanced talks to jointly produce the Sukhoi Su-57E fighter jet in India, per Vadim Badekha, CEO of United Aircraft Corporation.
The collaboration could impact India's combat aviation strategy and support its Make in India initiative.
The plan envisions licensed production at Su-30MKI facilities with integration of Indian systems and private industry.
The Indian government has not yet confirmed the negotiations.