Russia Pitches Su-57E & Full Tech Transfer to India Ahead of Putin’s Delhi Visit
Published on: Nov. 19, 2025, 2:48 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Russia has triggered a major geopolitical buzz by offering India the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter with what it calls “unrestricted” technology transfer - a promise no other nation has ever received. The dramatic proposal comes just days before President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, signalling Moscow’s intent to revive and upgrade its defence partnership with New Delhi. From licensed production and integration of Indian weapons to long-term co-development pathways, the offer revives the legacy of the earlier FGFA project but with far deeper access. As India weighs its options between Western fighters, indigenous programs, and strategic autonomy, Moscow’s Su-57E pitch could reshape the next decade of air power in Asia. This video breaks down the tech, the timing, the politics, and the stakes.
