Russia said it is ready to help India move forward with its future fighter jet projects and is willing to share Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter technology “without restrictions”, and added that any request from India is “completely acceptable.”

This reassurance comes after a series of high-level meetings, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s interaction with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and ahead of Putin’s planned visit to India next month.

Speaking at the Dubai Air Show 2025, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov underlined the long and steady defence partnership between the two countries.

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 said that Russia is continuing its old approach of giving India “whatever military equipment it needs.”

Russia also suggested it is open to new demands from New Delhi. When asked about the possibility of India ordering more S-400 systems or Su-57 aircraft, Chemezov told ANI, “We have strong relations with India, and whatever India requires, we are here to support.”

Reinforcing this message, Vadim Badekha, Director General of United Aircraft Corporation, noted that Indian concerns and technical expectations about the Su-57 have been handled positively. He told ANI that every requirement from the Indian side is “completely acceptable” and that UAC is “deeply” in touch with Indian officials.

At the air show, a senior official from Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms exporter, explained the detailed offer being made for India’s future air combat needs.

While describing the Su-57 package, the official said Rosoboronexport is offering license production of air weapons, integration of Indian weapons, and a gradual plan to shift Su-57 production to India.

He said the proposal includes “technology transfer” and the “technological learning of fifth generation technologies, including engines, optics, AESA radar, AI elements, low signature technologies and modern air weapons.”

He confirmed that Russia is also ready to work jointly with India on a two-seat Su-57E or FGFA version, with room for local production of important systems and long-term upgrade options.

According to the official, this offer helps India avoid supply chain risks linked to sanctions and supports a “gradual increase in the level of license production.”

Russia described the proposal as part of a six-decade-long defence relationship, and the Rosoboronexport representative highlighted “the reliability and transparency of the Russian side to technology transfer without restrictions and possible sanctions like other countries do.”

During his Moscow trip, EAM Jaishankar met President Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and also attended the SCO Heads of Government meeting. On November 18, Nikolai Patrushev, Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation and a close aide of Putin, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Their discussions focused on strengthening maritime cooperation, including new chances in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding and the blue economy. PM Modi sent warm greetings to President Putin and said he looked forward to welcoming him in India next month.