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Russia’s Rostec to Ramp Up Su-57 Production Amid Growing Demand

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state-owned defence corporation Rostec has said it is promoting the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter jet Su-57 for export and expanding production capacity to meet the growing demand for the aircraft.
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"The Su-57 is an advanced fifth-generation aircraft … We expect great interest in the fighter at the air show in Bengaluru. Along with improving the aircraft and promoting it to new markets, UAC [United Aircraft Corporation] specialists are working to expand production capacity to meet the growing demand for this fighter," the company said in a statement.
At the same time, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev said that the company is offering India comprehensive development of cooperation on the Su-57E project.
"Our proposals include the supply of assembled aircraft, the organisation of their joint production in India, and assistance in developing an Indian fifth-generation fighter," Mikheev highlighted.
The Su-57E fighter will be presented at the Aero India 2025 show, which will be held from February 10-14 at the Yelahanka Air Force Base.
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