Touted as Moscow’s most advanced fighter jet, Russian officials are making a sales pitch of Sukhoi-57 fighter jet to its trusted defence partner Delhi

Russia has offered to manufacture its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet for the Indian Air Force amid deepening ties between Moscow and New Delhi, Reuters reported on Feb. 11, citing two officials.

BENGALURU, India (Reuters) - Russia has offered to make its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet Sukhoi Su-57 in India for the Indian Air Force, a Russian and an Indian official said on Tuesday, as Moscow looks to boost defence ties with New Delhi.

United Aircraft Corporation CEO Vadim Badekha says Russia is ready to offer its fifth-generation multirole fighter aircraft to India, tailor-made to the needs of the Indian Air Force.

Chief test pilot Ajay Menon, who flies Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets, claims there have been no complaints regarding the Russian planes