India to get new powerful super fighter jet which will destroy China, Pakistan within minutes, not US F-35, it's dangerous because...
Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet: In a significant development in India-Russia defence sector, Russia has reportedly offered India the export variant of its fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su‑57E. Additionally, Russia has also helped India with providing full source-code access, deep localization, and licensed production rights of the fighter jet. Here are all the details you need to know about the Russia-India Su-57E deal, which is bad news for Pakistan, China and the US.
As per media reports, India has requested Russia to integrate indigenous systems like GaN-based AESA radars (e.g., Uttam) and mission computers in the Russian Su-57E fighter jet as a part of the deal, but the acceptance is under consideration. About Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a twin-engine fifth generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi.
The Su-57E deal is very significant for India as India's indigenous AMCA program would need ateast a decade to produce the 5th generation fighter jet. Readers should note that US also reportedly offered its F-35 aircraft but India is likely to buy the Russian jet. India's 5th-generation stealth fighter jet gets key clearance
In a major push towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on Tuesday. The project will be helmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said the Defence Ministry in a press release. India's answer to fifth-generation air power
The AMCA, widely seen as India's answer to fifth-generation air power, will give a major boost to achieving 'Atmanirbharata' in the defence sector and will become a hallmark of India's growing defence capabilities. Being the fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter equipped with cutting-edge technology, it will be suited for all-weather operation.
Designed with low radar cross-section and supercruise capability, the AMCA is seen as the successor to the frontline Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. Some reports suggest that its mass production is likely to commence by 2035.
(With inputs from agencies)
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