International, Defence and Summits · 11 August 2026

HAL Revives Su-30MKI Production at Nashik with 12 Aircraft for Indian Air Force

Exam-focused facts from the 11 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will revive production of Su-30MKI fighter aircraft at its Nashik facility.
  • The new batch comprises 12 aircraft planned for delivery to the Indian Air Force by 2029.
  • The contract for these aircraft was cleared by the Indian government in December 2024.
  • The new Su-30MKIs are expected to contain more than 50% indigenous components.
  • The Nashik facility has previously produced Su-30MKIs under licence for the Indian Air Force.
  • Deliveries are expected to begin in the next financial cycle, with the complete batch targeted by 2029.

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