Su-30MKI upgrades postponed; Deal to license build 12 more jets also deferred

The Indian Air Force has deferred a proposed upgrade of 85 Su-30MKI multirole jets. Officials feel the anti-Russia sanctions might delay military spare parts supply. Ukraine war having knock-on effects for India's Su-30 fighters. A deal to licence build an additional 12 Su-30MKIs for the IAF also been postponed.