The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war is now visible on the upgradation of the Indian Army. Due to this war, the upgradation of Indian fighter jet Sukhoi may be affected. Let us tell you that the Russian Sukhoi-30 MKI is to be upgraded but due to the ongoing war, there is a possibility of delay. Indian military officials are of the view that the Sukhoi-30 MKI needs to be upgraded at the earliest but now Russian supplies are likely to be delayed.
Fear of delay in arrival of spare parts from Russia
The Economic Times report states that the Sukhoi fighter jet was inducted into the IAF fleet nearly two decades ago. Later there were also Sukhoi 30MKIs which were more lethal than the earlier jets. The spare parts of all these fighter jets come from Russia. India has spare parts for a few months, but if it is not supplied from Moscow in time, there may be a problem for India. The way Western countries, including the US, have imposed sanctions on Russia, experts believe that it is possible to delay the arrival of spare parts from Russia.
India buys spare parts worth 6 thousand crores annually from Russianight
For the Indian combat fleet, spare parts worth about Rs 6,000 crore are procured from Russia annually. The Indian Air Force has 272 Sukhoi 30s. Many of these need to be upgraded. Reports suggest that about a decade ago such a plan was made to upgrade Sukhoi in India itself, but due to various reasons, the project has not been approved till now.
India’s preparation necessary for two front war
Reports suggest that many fighter jets are still not in flying condition, so many need to be upgraded. Many Sukhoi jets need to be upgraded with radar, full-glass cockpits and flight-control computers. Experts say that at a time when India wants to keep itself always ready for a two-front war, then it is very important that India’s fighter jets remain up to date.