Russia offers India 100 Su-57 jets

Russia has revived a major defense proposal to India, offering to build 100 Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighters. The proposal includes local production at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) facility in Nashik and a pitch for full technology transfer. This offer presents a dilemma for the Indian Air Force, which currently plans a more limited purchase of 40-60 jets and is prioritizing its existing commitments to the French Rafale, indigenous Tejas, and the future Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The massive financial burden and potential impact on India's indigenous fighter projects are key considerations, especially given the past failure of a similar joint fighter project over technology-sharing concerns.