On September 23, a source familiar with the matter revealed that India could buy at least two Su-57 squadron - Russia's first-generation 5- fighter jets - and would consider Russia's proposal to produce the fighter jets in India.
The proposal is similar to previous agreements between New Delhi and Moscow, in which MiG and Su-30MKI fighters were built in India.
If approved, state-owned hindustan Airlines (HAL) will cooperate with Russian enterprises to produce the plane.
In case of reaching an agreement, the first two squads will be handed over in full form, while the remaining three to five squads can be produced at HAL's Nashik facility.
The plan is still in the preliminary stage and separate from the multi-purpose Fighter Program (MRFA) that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing, as it is said to be leaning towards choosing Rafale from Dassault Aviation (France).
In May, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approved a deployment model for the development of the AMCA - an advanced medium-range fighter, with an investment of $175 million.
AMCA is a single-seat, two- mongrel, stealthy, multi-purpose aircraft capable of dominating the air, ground attack, opponent air defense and electronic warfare.
Earlier, on September 10, General Director of Russia - India Arsenal Company Limited (IRRPL), Major General Sudhir Kumar Shamar said that the company's representative in India was negotiating with Russia about the possibility of opening a second domestic rifle factory.
Shamar said the proposal was originally made to meet IRRPL's growing demand for Russia's AK-203 rifle.
The possibility of the two sides reaching an agreement is very high because, according to him, Russia is always ready to support India whenever it needs it.
