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Russian body, Desi brain: How India is turning the Su-30MKI into a lethal stealth hunter

India is replacing the Su-30MKI's ageing Russian radar with Virupaksha
The new radar could detect conventional fighters 300 to 400 kilometres away
Virupaksha is expected to detect stealthier aircraft beyond 200 kilometres

India's Su-30MKI fleet, built on a Russian airframe design, is now getting a distinctly homegrown upgrade to its detection system.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing a new radar called Virupaksha to replace the aircraft's ageing Russian-origin unit.

This radar swap forms a core element of the broader Super Sukhoi modernisation programme currently awaiting final government clearance.

Indian radar could transform the Su-30MKI's detection capabilities

The Super Sukhoi programme aims to elevate the aircraft to a more advanced fighter jet class through this sensor overhaul.

In simple terms, that means the jet would gain sharper detection abilities without needing an entirely new airframe.

Indian officials have estimated the cost for an initial batch of 84 aircraft...

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