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Virupaksha AESA radar

Super Sukhoi: How India Is Turning the Su-30MKI Into a Pseudo-5th Generation Fighter

May 27, 2026 by Abhishek Kumar
sukhoi 30mki upgrade plan to super sukhoi, a representatative image

Super Sukhoi and India’s Future Air Combat Strategy For years, the Su-30MKI has been the Indian Air Force’s workhorse. Large, heavily armed and built for…

Categories Defence, Latest Tags Astra Mk3, BrahMos, Chinese J-20, Rudram missile, Su-30MKI AESA radar, Su-30MKI upgrade, Super Sukhoi, Super Sukhoi capabilities, Virupaksha AESA radar Leave a comment

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