Talks on jointly manufacturing the Su-75 “Checkmate” are likely to happen at Aero India 2023
By Joydeep Sen Gupta, Asia Editor
Russia has reportedly reached out to India about manufacturing the Su-75 light tactical fighter jet, also referred to as the “Checkmate.”
According to TASS, quoting sources in Russia’s state-owned defense consortium Rostec, cooperation with India on the Su-75 project will be discussed during the 14th biennial Aero India 2023 International Aerospace Exhibition. The show started on Monday at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
Rosoboronexport, the Russian state agency for international arms trade, is the organizer of Russia’s collective display at the event.
“Rosoboronexport is a permanent exhibitor at Aero India, one of the world’s largest air shows, where the Russian display traditionally stands out for its scale and the range of exhibited products for the Air and Air Defense Forces. The exhibition…
