Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:16am on 28 May 2026,Thursday Defence
The Indian Air Force’s frontline Su-30MKI fighter jets are set to receive a major technology upgrade under the ambitious ‘Super Sukhoi’ programme. The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for proposal to equip the aircraft with advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing GPS systems. The upgrade aims to strengthen the jets against electronic warfare threats, including GPS disruption and signal spoofing during combat operations. The Su-30MKI, considered the backbone of the IAF fleet and a key asset during Operation Sindoor, will also receive enhanced electronic warfare capabilities under the modernisation programme. The project is part of India’s larger push to improve indigenous defence technology and extend the operational life of the fighter aircraft for future missions. (PC: Economic Times)
