India supercharges Su-30MKI with lethal 400km R-37M missiles
India's Defence Ministry has signed a $1.2 billion deal with Russia to buy 300 R-37M air-to-air missiles, tripling the strike range of its Su-30MKI fighter jets. The missiles will be fitted on the Su-30MKI fleet, enhancing the Indian Air Force's capabilities.
India's Defence Ministry has signed a major deal with Russia to buy 300 long-range R-37M air-to-air missiles worth over $1.2 billion. These missiles will be fitted on the Su-30MKI fighter jets, which are the backbone of the Indian Air Force. The R-37M missile can hit enemy planes from 350 to 400 kilometres away, making the Su-30MKI's attack range almost three times more powerful. The deal is part of a broader effort to enhance the Indian Air Force's capabilities, including the upgrade of 84 Su-30MKI aircraft with Russian help and the purchase of the S-400 long-range air defence system. The R-37M missile has a 61-kilogram warhead and travels at Mach 6. India's Defence Ministry has also confirmed that talks to buy the Su-57 stealth fighter jets from Russia have reached an advanced stage.
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