The Indian air force is to replace its 18 oldest Sukhoi Su-30K fighters with new aircraft in the multi-role MKI configuration, according to a diplomatic source quoted by Russia's Interfax news agency last week. Worth an estimated $700 million and brokered by Russia's Rosoboronexport agency, the deal will see the air force harmonise on operating the more-capable Su-30MKI platform, produced by Russia's Irkut.
Source: Flight International
The $5.2 billion purchase, which will see aircraft deliveries starting in 2031, marks Boeing’s first firm overseas order for its latest F-15EX variant.
MBDA has produced the first prototype of a future cruise missile being developed for France and the UK, with the design already having undergone radio frequency-signature testing.
Images of the developmental land-based version of the AVIC/Shenyang J-35 have emerged from Zhuhai, offering some insights into its capabilities and hinting at its first possible user.
