19 February 2017, 09:18 GMT
LE BOURGET (Sputnik) — Currently, the Indian Air Force has a fleet of over 200 Su-30MKI fighter jets that were built in India under the license, according to Sukhoi's parent company.
"In cooperation with the Italian side, we will start modernizing Indian Su-30MKIs," Mikheev told reporters at the Paris Air Show.
Earlier, CEO of Russian United Engine Corporation Alexander Artyukhov said that the Indian version of Su-30MKI after modernization will get the AL-41F turbofan engines designed for 4++ generation aircraft currently being installed on the Su-35 fighters.
Earlier on Monday, the Paris Air Show kicked off at France's Le Bourget/
