Sukhoi Jets

French carrier strike group conducts air-sea manoeuvres with Indian Navy

A few hours after setting sail, the CSG carried out cooperation activities with the Indian Navy at sea and in the air

Defence stocks lock and load for order-driven growth offensive in Q4

War chest of opportunities: DefMin loads new tech ammo to fortify revenue and earnings potential

Defence Ministry's Sukhoi deal boosts Hindustan Aeronautics shares by 2%

Hindustan Aeronautics share rose after it announced a contract for procurement of 12 Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft along with associated equipment has been signed between the MoD and the Company

Watch: Russian Su-35 'headbutts' US F-16 near Alaska. What does this mean?

The 'headbutt' manoeuvre, where the offending jet cuts in front of and across another, is deemed unprofessional at very close ranges, but has still been witnessed for decades

Defence ministry, HAL sign Rs 26,000 cr pact for Su-30MKI jets' engines

The Defence Ministry on Monday sealed a Rs 26,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft. The aero-engines will be manufactured by the Koraput division of HAL and are expected to fulfil the Indian Air Force's need to sustain the operational capability of the Su-30 fleet. In a major boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Defence Ministry signed a contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, an official readout said. The contract agreement was inked by the senior officials of the ministry and the HAL in the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

Govt approves 240 aero-engines, SU-30 MKI jets from HAL. Why this matters

The defence ministry highlighted that these aero-engines will ensure the sustained operation of the IAF's Sukhoi-30 fleet, bolstering the country's defence preparedness

Cabinet approves 240 aero-engines procurement for IAF's Su-30 MKI aircraft

As per a Defence Ministry release, the delivery of these aero-engines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years

IAF's Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Nashik; pilot, co-pilot eject safely

They have been taken to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) hospital for further treatment, Special Inspector General of Nashik Range D R Karale told PTI

HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade

The project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems for the Indian Air Force

India looking to partner with Embraer, Sukhoi to make small jets locally

The government will keep 51% equity with an Indian company, while asking the foreign partner to do technology transfer, the people said

Stealthy, speedy, precise: What are fifth-generation fighter jets?

While much has been said about how fighter jets are marvels of engineering, it is imperative to understand what the fifth-generation jets are and how they are the most advanced fighters in the world

Russia to display Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter at Aero India air show

The Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet, the Checkmate light tactical fighter and Orlan-30 drones will be among 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware that will be displayed at the upcoming Aero India 2023 international air show, Russia's state arms seller said on Thursday. The 14th edition of the biennial air show would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 13-17. "Rosoboronexport will feature about 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military hardware, including the Su-57E top-notch fifth-generation multirole fighter and the Checkmate light tactical aircraft," state-run TASS news agency reported, citing a statement from the company. It would also display the Il-76MD-90A (E) military transport plane, the Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling tanker, the Su-35 and Su-30SME fighters and the MiG-35D multirole frontline fighter. In addition, Rosoboronexport will present the Ka-226T light utility ...

A point for HAL Nashik to ponder: What after Sukhoi-30MKI fighters?

Used to totting up over Rs 6,000 crore each year from the assembly of 15-16 Sukhoi-30MKIs, HAL's Nashik division is now scrabbling for orders

Giving IAF a strategic edge, fleet of 5 Rafale combat jets arrive in India

The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, are being inducted into the IAF as part of its Ambala-based No 17 Squadron, also known as the 'Golden Arrows'

Paying close attention to missing Sukhoi jet: China

Col Ren Guochang said they were paying attention, however, declining to give away any details

No information on missing Sukhoi jet, don't disturb peace: China to India

Beijing also said it had no information about the fighter jet, that disappeared a day ago

India, Russia sign pacts for maintenance of Sukhoi jets

Pacts were signed between HAL and the 2 Russian companies in presence of Arun Jaitley