Russia has formally offered India its advanced Izdeliye 177S engine for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet, according to Russian state-owned agency Sputnik.The proposal was tabled as Moscow pushes a wider package of defence cooperation during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi.The offer comes at a time when India and Russia are discussing a major upgrade of nearly 260 Su-30MKIs
President Putin Formally Offers India Its Advanced Izdeliye 177S Engine For Super Sukhoi Air Power Edge
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