Russia signals support for India’s air combat needs: Offers Su-57 fighter tech transfer; calls New Delhi’s demands ‘acceptable’

Russia has offered India unrestricted technology transfer for its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets, including production and licensing for critical components. This significant defence partnership aims to bolster India’s future fighter aircraft needs, ensuring domestic manufacturing capabilities and long-term upgrades, reinforcing over six decades of cooperation ahead of President Putin’s visit.