India approves $25bn defence package including Su-30MKI upgrade

India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved roughly $25 billion in defence procurements, including a major upgrade programme for the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. The move advances New Delhi's ongoing force-modernisation drive across combat and support platforms.

Discovered 2026-03-30T01:15:38.050624-07:00 | 2026-03-30T01:15:38.050624-07:00

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  • Authorises about $25 billion in defence spending, including a major Su-30MKI upgrade programme — a concrete procurement that will determine near‑term contracting and sustainment activity for India’s frontline fighter fleet.

  • The package adds to New Delhi’s recent large buys and localisation efforts, building on earlier procurement approvals such as the ₹3.6 trillion package that included 114 Rafales and the Ka-226T local production plan with Russia.

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