India operates more than 260 Su-30MKI aircraft, making the Russian-origin fighter one of the most important platforms in the IAF’s combat fleet. The aircraft is also being progressively upgraded under broader modernisation programmes.

India is considering a major upgrade to its Su-30MKI fighter fleet that could give the Indian Air Force (IAF) a significantly longer reach in beyond-visual-range air combat. The Defence Ministry is looking at modifying the aircraft to integrate the Russian-origin RVV-BD long-range air-to-air missile, according to reports......

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