Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), with support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will be involved in the Rs 60,000 crore worth upgrade of the Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet, according to a report by the Economic Times (ET). The project, approved by the defence ministry, aims to enhance the aircraft’s capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems.
HAL Chairman and Managing Director CB Ananthakrishnan confirmed with ET that there would be significant private sector involvement, positioning HAL as the lead integrator for the upgrade.