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Sukhoi-30 MKI Fighter Jet Upgrade: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan. Since then, the power of the Indian Air Force has been praised all over the world. The Indian Air Force also has Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft, which is known for its power. Now Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a five-year plan. Under this, a ‘Super-30’ program will be run and 84 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft will be updated.
What is the ‘Super-30’ program?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s ‘Super-30’ program will start in the year 2026. Its aim is to take the power of the Indian Air Force to new heights. Under the Super-30 program, new technologies such as advanced radar, digital cockpit and indigenous weapon systems are to be fitted in Sukhoi fighter jets. This is not only good for the combat capability of these aircraft, but also shows India’s self-reliance on defense technology.
What updates will be there in Sukhoi-30 MKI?
Virupaksha AESA Radar: The most important part of this program is the Virupaksha gallium nitride best AESA radar. This radar is able to track targets at long distances. Apart from tracking, it is equipped with jamming-resistant capabilities. This can make the Sukhoi-30 jet effective against stealth aircraft like the Chinese J-35A.
Digital cockpit: The cockpit of fighter planes will be made digital and automatic. New generation touch widescreen displays will be installed. The latest mission control computer and voice-activated system will also be fitted. This will make the pilot’s work easier.
Indigenous weapons: Sukhoi-30 MKI will be equipped with indigenous weapons. These include Astra Mk-1 and Mk-2, Astra MkIII and Brahmos-A supersonic cruise missile.
How much will the Super-30 program cost?
Some reports suggest that the estimated cost of the Super-30 program could be around Rs 63,000 crore. This includes the cost of design, development and testing. According to this, updating each fighter aircraft could cost Rs 130-140 crore.
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