Su-57 Faces Uncertain Future In India As IAF Pivots To Rafale Expansion, AMCA, And Next-Gen Ambitions

The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, continues production into 2026 despite persistent challenges, with Russia delivering a new batch to its Aerospace Forces in February featuring updated avionics and weapons systems.Estimates place the operational fleet at around 30 aircraft by early 2026, far short of the initial 76-unit contract goal signed pre-Ukraine conflict
The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, continues production into 2026 despite persistent challenges, with Russia delivering a new batch to its Aerospace Forces in February featuring updated avionics and weapons systems.Estimates place the operational fleet at around 30 aircraft by early 2026, far short of the initial 76-unit contract goal signed pre-Ukraine conflict
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