I. Introduction The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has been the spine of the Indian Air Force’s combat fleet for over two decades, dominating the skies with its twin-engine power, long-range capability, and multirole versatility. However, with the emergence of stealth fighters like China’s J-20, modern

India is moving forward with a major enhancement to its air combat capabilities by upgrading 20 more Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets to carry the air-launched BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile. This initiative will increase the number of BrahMos-capable Su-30MKIs in the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet to 60 and pave the way for the formation of […]