Su-30MKI

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September 9, 2026

IAF Welcomes JASDF F-2 Fighter Jets for Exercise Veer Guardian 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally welcomed F-2 fighter jets of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for Exercise
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India Moves to Strengthen Su-30MKI Fleet With Major Overhaul and Long-Range Missile Upgrade
September 8, 2026

India Moves to Strengthen Su-30MKI Fleet With Major Overhaul and Long-Range Missile Upgrade

India is moving ahead with plans to strengthen the operational capability of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet through a combination
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Government Set to Review Overhaul Plan for 40 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets
September 7, 2026

Government Set to Review Overhaul Plan for 40 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to examine a proposal for the overhaul
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DRDO and IAF Prepare for PGB-500 Bomb Trials on Su-30MKI
August 20, 2026

DRDO and IAF Prepare for PGB-500 Bomb Trials on Su-30MKI

India is advancing its indigenous air-launched weapon programme with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air
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HAL to Build 12 New Su-30MKI Fighters at Nashik, Production Set to Resume
August 10, 2026

HAL to Build 12 New Su-30MKI Fighters at Nashik, Production Set to Resume

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to resume production of the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft at its Nashik facility, strengthening India’s
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India Unlikely to Order Additional Su-30MKI Fighters as IAF Focus Shifts Towards Next-Generation Air Power
July 29, 2026

India Unlikely to Order Additional Su-30MKI Fighters as IAF Focus Shifts Towards Next-Generation Air Power

India is not expected to place fresh orders for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, marking a significant shift in the Indian Air
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India's Su-30MKI Set for Major Upgrade with Indigenous Virupaksha AESA Radar
July 17, 2026

India’s Su-30MKI Set for Major Upgrade with Indigenous Virupaksha AESA Radar

The Su-30MKI will receive India's largest AESA radar paired with a redesigned radome to enhance sensor performance and aerodynamic efficiency.
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Russia Fields Su-30SM2 Fighters With Advanced AL-41F-1S Engines
July 10, 2026

Russia Fields Su-30SM2 Fighters With Advanced AL-41F-1S Engines

Russia deploys modernised Su-30SM2 fighters with advanced AL-41F-1S engines to frontline units.
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India Plans Major Firepower Upgrade for Su-30MKI Fleet with Long-Range Missile Integration
April 28, 2026

India Plans Major Firepower Upgrade for Su-30MKI Fleet with Long-Range Missile Integration

India is preparing to further enhance the combat capability of its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft by integrating advanced long-range air-to-air missile
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