Russia has proposed manufacturing the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet in India, aiming to consolidate defence ties with New Delhi. This move, part of India's strategy for self-reliance, seeks to counter China's growing air capabilities.

BENGALURU, India - Russia has offered to make its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet Sukhoi Su-57 in India for the Indian Air Force, a Russian and an Indian official said on Tuesday, as Moscow looks to boost defence ties with New Delhi.

The IAF operates 272 Sukhoi-30MKI jets — the largest fleet of any aircraft type — and is in negotiations with Russia for a comprehensive upgrade.

Iran's recent acquisition of Russian SU-35 fighter jets may seem like a massive boost for its military prowess in the air, but the reality is nuanced.

Russia has offered India a wide range of defense equipment for purchase, including the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet and the IL-78MK-90A aerial refueler.

According to the Defence Express portal, during the Aero India 2025 exhibition, the Russian delegation announced that its first foreign customer would begin receiving Su-57 fighter jets by the end of 2025.

Russia's Sukhoi 57 and United States of America's Lockheed Martin F35 stole the show during the Aero India-2025 with their dazzling performance here on Monday