Screengrab from the Russia Ministry of Defense video showing a Su-35S and a Su-30SM captured from inside a Tu-95MS strategic bomber over the Sea of Japan on Jul. 31, 2024. (Image credit: Russia MoD) ...

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce 240 Saturn AL-31FP engines for the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) Sukhoi Su-30MKIs.

Defence Ministry signs ₹26,000-crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Su-30MKI aircraft.