New Delhi/Moscow: A Russian technical team has acknowledged capability of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to mass-produce the Su-57 stealth fighter. Russia has offered India full technology transfer, including source codes. Production can begin in India once a deal is finalised.

A report submitted by the team states that the HAL already has about 50% of the infrastructure required for domestic production of the Su-57E. The study was prepared jointly by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and other Russian defence institutions. The team visited HAL’s key production units in September to assess facilities and technical readiness.

HAL Ready For Su-57E Production

Sources familiar with the report reveal that the HAL has the capacity to produce up to 505 Su-57 stealth jets. The Russian team sub

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