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Russia Offers Full Su-57 Fighter Jet Source Code to India, But Decision on Acceptance Still Pending

Russia Offers Full Su-57 Fighter Jet Source Code to India, But Decision on Acceptance Still Pending

Last Updated Jun - 06 - 2025, 05:12 PM | Source : Fela News

Russia’s offer to hand over the complete Su-57 fighter jet source code to India signals strategic trust, but the Modi government’s delay raises questions amid p
Russia Offers Full Su-57 Fighter Jet Source Code to India, But Decision on Acceptance Still Pending
Russia Offers Full Su-57 Fighter Jet Source Code to India, But Decision on Acceptance Still Pending

Russia’s offer to hand over the complete Su-57 fighter jet source code to India signals strategic trust, but the Modi government’s delay raises questions amid possible geopolitical and security concerns.

Russia’s state-owned United Aircraft Corporation has announced a groundbreaking offer to transfer the full source code of its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet to India. This transfer would grant India complete rights to modify the aircraft, integrate indigenous or third-party weaponry, and operate it independently. Such an unprecedented move highlights the deepening defense partnership between the two countries. Unlike France, which has withheld the Rafale jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate domestic missiles like BrahMos, Russia’s offer potentially enables India to enhance its military capabilities significantly with complete control over the Su-57’s software.

Despite the strategic benefits, India’s Modi government has yet to decide on this critical offer. The source code of fifth-generation fighter jets is highly sensitive, involving millions of lines of software critical to the aircraft’s advanced features. While the Su-57’s code is reportedly less complex than the American F-35 or Chinese J-20, it remains a sophisticated technological asset. Access to this code would not only enhance India’s present combat capabilities but also lay the foundation for developing future-generation fighter jets, further boosting indigenous defense innovation.

Experts speculate that India’s hesitation could be influenced by geopolitical concerns, especially regarding China’s close ties with Russia. Sharing such sensitive technology may raise risks of reverse engineering or unintended technology transfer. Additionally, India’s strategic balancing act between Russia, the West, and its regional rivals could be contributing to the delay. As this defense decision hangs in the balance, it reflects the complexity of navigating technology acquisition amid evolving global security dynamics.

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