Su-30 MKI Super Sukhoi Upgrade

ACTIVE

Mid-life upgrade of 272 Su-30 MKI with indigenous avionics and weapons

Budget

₹66,829 Cr

Timeline

2024–2033

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

78%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

CURRENT

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFP

ToC

CNC

Contract

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

Wikipedia and open reporting describe the Super Sukhoi programme as a 2024-announced upgrade for the IAF Su-30MKI fleet, adding AESA radar, long-range weapons and EW suites to extend service life by about 30 years. Reported first tranche is 84 aircraft, with later IAF comments pointing to roughly 200 aircraft. Treat as AoN/upgrade-plan stage until CCS/contract details are official.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

India Overlooks Sukhoi Su-57’s Interim Power Plant For Su-30 MKI Upgrade ; May Consider Russian Product 177S - EurAsian Times

news.google.com · 10 Feb 2025

As Super Sukhoi awaits clearance, IAF turns to Russia for parallel Su-30MkI upgrade - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 25 Feb 2026

Opinion - India’s F-15EX Moment: How an Indigenised Su-30MKI Under the Super Sukhoi Program Can Outperform Global Heavyweight Fighters - Defence.in

news.google.com · 14 Dec 2025

India to Transform 75% of Su-30MKI Fleet into Super Sukhoi, Targeting 80% Indigenisation with Next-Gen Combat Capabilities - Defence.in

news.google.com · 06 Oct 2025

India Seeks at Least 80% ToT of Russian 177S 5th-Gen Engines for Su-30MKI Upgrade under Super Sukhoi Program - Defence.in

news.google.com · 21 Jul 2025

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

HAL · DRDO · BEL · Indian private industry

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