Russia has said it is ready to share technology for its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet with India, and that there will be no restrictions on what New Delhi asks for. The offer was made during the Dubai Air Show 2025, according to an ANI report from November 19.

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of the Russian defence company Rostec, said the two countries have shared a strong defence partnership for decades.

He told ANI, “India and Russia have been partners for many years. Even when India was under sanctions, we supplied the country with weapons to ensure its security.”

Chemezov added that Russia will continue this approach and is ready to provide India with “whatever military equipment it needs”, saying this supports “our mutual interests in developing cooperation.”

This development also comes as top leaders of the two nations are holding several meetings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December.

Chemezov stressed once again that Russia is ready to respond to any new needs from India, including more S-400 air defence systems or the Su-57 fighter jets. “Whatever India requires, we are here to support,” he said.

Vadim Badekha, Director General of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a Rostec subsidiary, also spoke to ANI. He said all the concerns and technical demands India has raised for the Su-57 are “completely acceptable,” and that they are in regular contact with Indian officials.

A senior official from Rosoboronexport, Russia’s main arms exporter, laid out more details of the offer. He said Russia is ready to provide India with license production of air weapons, and also allow Indian weapons to be integrated into future-generation aircraft.

The Rosoboronexport representative said the Russian proposal includes producing Su-57 jets in India, with a step-by-step plan to shift more manufacturing to Indian soil.

He explained that this would involve “technology transfer and technological learning of few generation technologies, including engines, optics, AESA radar, AI elements, low signature technologies, and modern air weapons.”

Russia has also said it is willing to work with India on a two-seat version of the aircraft. The proposal includes “joint development of a two-seat modification of the Su-57E or FGFA.”

The official added that the offer will allow India to make many important parts at home, reducing the risk of any supply chain issues due to sanctions.

He said the deal ensures “a gradual increase in the level of license production”, with long-term possibilities for upgrades in software and other systems.

Russia emphasised that this proposal continues a defence relationship that has lasted for more than 60 years.
The Rosoboronexport official said the long partnership shows “the reliability and transparency of the Russian side to technology transfer without restrictions and possible sanctions like other countries do.”