India to Modernize Su-30MKI Fighters with Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems
India’s Su-30MKI fighters to be equipped with new electronic warfare systems — newspaper

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India's Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters will be upgraded with new electronic warfare systems, including advanced GPS antennas. This modernization aims to enhance navigation accuracy and combat performance, with plans to equip 84 fighters initially and expand to nearly 200 more by the 2050s.
- 01The Su-30MKI fighters will receive advanced multi-system GPS antennas resistant to jamming and false signals.
- 02A contract for 300 GPS antennas is expected to be signed with domestic manufacturers in 2026.
- 03The Super Sukhoi modernization program is being implemented by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization.
- 04The upgrade will include the installation of Virupaksha airborne radars, increasing detection range by 50%.
- 05The Indian Air Force plans to extend the service life of the Su-30MKI fighters until the 2050s.
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The Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighters are set to undergo significant modernization, incorporating the latest electronic warfare systems. As reported by The Times of India, the upgrade will feature advanced multi-system GPS antennas that enhance navigation accuracy and combat performance by enabling simultaneous data reception from multiple satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, and NaVIC. The Indian Defense Ministry anticipates signing a contract with domestic manufacturers in 2026 for the supply of 300 GPS antennas. The modernization is part of the Super Sukhoi program, led by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization, with support from Russian manufacturers. This program will also install Virupaksha airborne radars on the fighters, improving their detection range by 50%. The Su-30MKI jets will be equipped with modern cockpit technology for efficient data processing and communication with long-range reconnaissance aircraft. Initially, 84 fighters will be upgraded, with plans to modernize nearly 200 more, ensuring their operational capabilities extend into the 2050s.
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The modernization will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force, improving national defense.
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