SU-57e Purchase: Preparations are in full swing to give new height to the air power of India. Now the question is arising that the country will choose the 5th generation stealth fighter jet to meet the needs of its next generation-F-35 of the US or Russia’s SU-57? A big update has emerged regarding this much awaited deal, which has created a stir in defense analysts and strategic circles. India has given clear indications that it will prioritize not just aircraft, but technical sovereignty and indigenous integration, which can completely change the direction of this deal.
Negotiations are going on between India and Russia regarding the purchase of SU-57e Stealth fighter jet, but India has put an important condition in it. According to the report published on the website of Defense Security Asia, India wants the main system of this fighter jet, especially radar, to be replaced with Indian technology. This demand has now created anxiety and dissatisfaction in the Russian Defense Department.
Russia’s radar weakens, India’s claim- our technology better
India says that the Russian N036 “byelka” being used in SU-57E, does not meet the needs of the new generation, which is made on the GAAS technology. According to Indian experts, this radar is weak on fronts such as long distance identification, energy saving and protection from jamming.
In comparison, Gallium Nitride (GAN) based best and Virupaksha AESA radar developed by India are more capable. These radars provide better heat control, exact signal catching ability and high jamming resistance, which is extremely important in modern war conditions.
India’s big initiative under self -sufficient India
India wants to include the best radar used in Tejas in SU-57e Jet or Virupaksha radar being added to SU-30MKI. Both these radars are being developed by DRDO and their construction is based on the Gallium Nitride Semiconductor technology. India’s ‘self -sufficient India’ policy is behind this demand, under which the goal is to decrease foreign dependence in the defense sector and promote indigenous technology.
It is clear from this strategy of India that now the country does not just want to buy weapons, but also wants to implement its technical standards and systems in them, so that sovereign control over national security.