New Delhi is reassessing a proposal to buy at least two squadrons of Russia's Su‑57 fighters to plug a shortfall in long‑range strike and beyond‑visual‑range capability rather than for stealth. The deal could include local production of three–five additional aircraft as an interim AMCA solution.
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The plan targets a defined capability gap: the government is weighing at least two squadrons plus potential local production of 3–5 more to address India’s long‑range strike and BVR shortfall linked to a broader 13‑squadron readiness gap (see the 13‑squadron shortfall).
This deliberation sits alongside New Delhi’s parallel efforts to accelerate force replenishment via government‑to‑government buys — notably the fast‑track push for a G2G purchase of 114 Rafales — underscoring urgency in restoring combat squadrons (see G2G purchase of 114 Rafales).
Any Su‑57 acquisition and local production would interact with India’s industrial strategy and existing international partnerships for fighter supply and sustainment, such as recent Dassault–Tata manufacturing ties for Rafale work in India (see Dassault, Tata supply chain ties for Rafale MRFA).
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