The Sukhoi 30MKI is a twin-seat, twin-jet, multirole air superiority fighter jet developed by the Russian manufacturer Sukhoi.
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These fighter jets will have more than 62 percent indigenous parts.
This contract has been signed by the Defense Ministry with HAL.
The Su-30MKI is a twin-seater, twin-jet, multirole air superiority fighter jet
The Indian Air Force has grown rapidly in strength over the past few years. The central government has signed several major deals to equip the country's air force with state-of-the-art fighter aircraft. In this regard, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has been awarded a contract to supply 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft and related equipment. This contract is worth approximately ₹13,500 crore.
These fighter aircraft will feature over 62 percent indigenous components. The Defense Ministry signed this contract with HAL . A statement issued by the Defense Ministry stated that the proportion of indigenous parts in these aircraft has been increased because many components will be manufactured by the country's defense industry. The statement said, "The supply of these fighter aircraft will enhance the Air Force's operational capability and strengthen the country's defense preparedness." This order with HAL includes taxes and duties.
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-seater, twin-jet, multirole air superiority fighter jet. It was developed by Russian manufacturer Sukhoi. HAL is manufacturing it under license for the Indian Air Force. It is a variant of the Sukhoi Su-30. It is a heavy, all-weather, and long-range fighter jet . The Sukhoi Su-30MKI will be manufactured at HAL's Nashik division in Maharashtra.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently visited Russia. Singh discussed defense-related relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other top officials. In September, the Defense Ministry awarded HAL a contract worth ₹26,000 crore for advanced engines for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. These engines will be manufactured at HAL's Koraput division in Odisha. In the past few years, HAL has been awarded some major government contracts. The company has significantly strengthened its position in the defense-related aviation industry. HAL has also secured export orders abroad. In March of this year, the company signed a contract with the government of Guyana for the supply of two commuter aircraft and related equipment worth approximately ₹194 crore. Similar contracts may be forthcoming from other countries.
