India may be next in line to procure one of the few fifth-generation fighter platforms in service today. While New Delhi is reportedly not seeking to purchase the American-made F-35 Lightning II series, the possibility of a Su-57 deal could be on the table. According to the Russian state-owned United Aircraft Corporation, a license production deal with India could give the Indian Defense Ministry full access to the platform’s inner workings. If true, this arrangement would give New Delhi unprecedented access to the Su-57’s source code. While nothing has been confirmed to date, the Indian Defense Ministry has reportedly indicated interest in the Russian platform for over a decade. More recently, the Su-57 made its debut appearance at the Air India 2024 aerospace exhibition in February.

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