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HAL revives Su-30MKI production with indigenous upgrades
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HAL’s Su-30MKI revival could become a template for deeper indigenous fighter upgrades across India’s fleet.

This is one of the clearest near-term defense manufacturing stories in the window, with direct implications for India’s airpower and industrial base.

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This is one of the clearest near-term defense manufacturing stories in the window, with direct implications for India’s airpower and industrial base.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will deliver 12 new Su-30MKI fighter jets by 2029 from Nashik, with more than 50 percent indigenous content and advanced systems. HAL also plans a major upgrade of the existing Su-30MKI fleet with Indian radars and electronic warfare systems to improve detection and engagement. The move signals a renewed push to deepen domestic aerospace capability inside a core combat platform.

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HAL revives Su-30MKI production with indigenous upgrades

The Nashik line will deliver 12 new jets by 2029 as HAL also plans a major fleet upgrade.

Economic Times·1h ago
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