India Weighs Russian Offer for Local Production of Su-57E Stealth Fighters
Aviation News – Moscow has proposed full licensed production of the Sukhoi Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter in India, a move that could reshape the country’s future air-combat capabilities ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in December 2025. Russia’s offer includes technology transfer, support for developing India’s own next-generation fighter, and the possibility of a two-seat Su-57E variant. The proposal follows years of defence cooperation between the two nations and comes as India accelerates its drive for indigenous fighter development.
