India, which is looking to upgrade its mainstay Su 30MKI fighter fleet to modern standards, hopes to get a toehold into the export market as well by offering the package to friendly foreign nations that operate the Russian origin aircraft.
The `Super Sukhoi’ upgrade for India’s fleet of the frontline fighters — a total of 272 combat aircraft have been ordered by the air force — is in advanced levels of discussions, with modernization plans for avionics, engines and weaponry on offer. Read More…