INDIA PLANS TO EQUIP SU-30 FIGHTER JETS WITH NEW LONGER RANGE MISSILES

[Zarvan]

Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft firing an ASTRA Air-To-Air missile

Indian authorities are planning to enhance the capabilities of the country's Air Force's Su-30 fighter jets with new weapons, including advanced missiles able to hit targets at longer range, local media reported Thursday

The Indian Air Force is planning to equip the aircraft with new weapons, including the air-to-air missiles similar to the Meteor that could hit targets within range of 120 kilometres (74 miles).

The media outlet added that New Delhi had already been engaged in talks with Moscow on the issue of modernization of the Russia-designed aircraft.

According to the news outlet, India is also upgrading the aircraft for carrying the Russian-Indian BrahMos cruise missile.

The Indian Air Force currently has a fleet of more than 240 Sukhoi Su-30MKI super-maneuverable fighter jets, which is a version of the Su-30MK developed for India by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. The Indian aircraft built under license by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

https://sputniknews.com/military/201706221054866769-india-su30-missiles/

 

[Marc Sanson]

India's irresponsible approach of testing missiles has compelled Pakistan and China to follow the suit. A majority of Indians are already facing acute poverty, while New Delhi has accelerated arms race in South Asia.

 

[NirmalKrish]

India's irresponsible approach of testing missiles has compelled Pakistan and China to follow the suit. A majority of Indians are already facing acute poverty, while New Delhi has accelerated arms race in South Asia.

Thanks for concern, now please discuss the matter at hand which is about the Su 30 upgrade, not rhetorics! worry about your own backyard first before worrying about us "might I remind you its the Pakistani's that said


“We (Pakistan) will eat grass, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own (Atom bomb).... We have no other choice!” Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

 

[kris]

India's irresponsible approach of testing missiles has compelled Pakistan and China to follow the suit. A majority of Indians are already facing acute poverty, while New Delhi has accelerated arms race in South Asia.

no need to learn our responsibilities from pakistani.. we can mind our problems, pls go back to your work

 

[ni8mare]

The Indian Air Force is planning to equip the aircraft with new weapons, including the air-to-air missiles similar to the Meteor that could hit targets within range of 120 kilometres (74 miles).

Desi Meteor....