Putin Renews Offer for India-Russia Cooperation on Su-57 Fifth-Generation Fighter Programme

Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed an offer for India to jointly manufacture the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft, emphasizing readiness to share critical technologies. The proposal recalls the earlier FGFA programme, from which India withdrew in 2018 due to concerns over costs and technology transfer. India is pursuing its own AMCA programme, expected by mid-2030s. Putin noted Russia built the Su-57 independently but remains open to collaboration. The Su-57 has been upgraded with the Izdeliye 177 engine in 2025 and a twin-seat variant. It has seen combat in Syria and Ukraine, described as the only combat-tested fifth-generation fighter. India's decision will be shaped by strategic considerations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed an offer for India to jointly manufacture the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft, emphasizing readiness to share critical technologies. The proposal recalls the earlier FGFA programme, from which India withdrew in 2018 due to concerns over costs and technology transfer. India is pursuing its own AMCA programme, expected by mid-2030s. Putin noted Russia built the Su-57 independently but remains open to collaboration. The Su-57 has been upgraded with the Izdeliye 177 engine in 2025 and a twin-seat variant. It has seen combat in Syria and Ukraine, described as the only combat-tested fifth-generation fighter. India's decision will be shaped by strategic considerations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed an offer for India to jointly manufacture the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft, emphasizing readiness to share critical technologies. The proposal recalls the earlier FGFA programme, from which India withdrew in 2018 due to concerns over costs and technology transfer. India is pursuing its own AMCA programme, expected by mid-2030s. Putin noted Russia built the Su-57 independently but remains open to collaboration. The Su-57 has been upgraded with the Izdeliye 177 engine in 2025 and a twin-seat variant. It has seen combat in Syria and Ukraine, described as the only combat-tested fifth-generation fighter. India's decision will be shaped by strategic considerations.

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