Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Russia Eyes Su-57 Production in India Amid US Tariffs
Russia and India are discussing the production of Russia's Su-57 fighter jets in India.
Russia is assessing the investments needed for this project.
India is looking to add advanced fighter aircraft to its defense.
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which already manufactures other Russian-origin aircraft in Nashik, could become a key site for Su-57 production.
These discussions come at a time when the US has imposed tariffs on Indian goods, but India is working to strengthen its defense ties with Russia.
India also has other joint ventures with Russia, including missile and rifle projects.
Russia is considering manufacturing Su-57 fighter jets in India.
Moscow is studying possible investment plans for the Su-57 production.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) could be a key site for the Su-57 production.
India aims to add at least two to three squadrons of advanced fighter aircraft.
The US has imposed tariffs on Indian goods.
- Who
- Russia and India
- What
- Russia is exploring the possibility of manufacturing Su-57 fighter jets in India.
- When
- Discussions are ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen defense cooperation and potentially offset US tariffs.
US Perspective
Russia & India Perspective
Defense Alignment
US Perspective
US tariffs aimed to pressure India.
Russia & India Perspective
Growing defense cooperation between Russia and India is observed despite US tariffs.
- Aircraft
- Su-57 fighter jet
- Countries Involved
- Russia and India
- Potential Manufacturing Hub
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Location of HAL Production
- Nashik
- US Actions
- Tariffs on Indian goods
- Missile System Deal
- S-400, S-500
Sources
Su-57 in India? Russia studies local production plan
Russia Eyes India For Fifth-Generation Su-57 Fighter Jet Joint Production And Technology Transfer
Russia assessing investments for Su-57 fifth-gen fighter jet production in India: Report
Trump's Tariff Tantrums Backfire? Moscow Mulls Big Defence Push With Su-57 Jet Production In India
