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The Russian Su-30MKI fighter jets, configured to Indian specifications, are 'possibly the best' fighter-bombers in the world, a German defence journal said.
The report noted that the Sukhoi family of large combat aircraft originated from the 'superb Su-27' fighter.
"Of particular interest and significance is the Indian Su-30MKI version, which integrates various avionics equipment of Russian, French, Israeli and local origin," the Military Technology reported.
"Although this unique architecture did cause a delay by at least two years in the programme, the Su-30MKI, in its final and complete configuration, promises to be the most capable long-range, multi-role fighter-bomber in existence anywhere in the world," it said.
The report described the Su-27 family - in commercial terms - as "the most significant Russian defence export success story since the collapse of the former USSR".
"Based on its excellent sales record and the planned licence construction programme in both China and India, the Su-27 family is poised to beat the F-15 as the world's best-selling large fighter-bomber design," the journal said.
Meanwhile, a United States defence journal reported that India is planning to buy submarine simulators from Israel.
"In an effort to bolster its underwater fighting capabilities, the Indian Navy is planning to buy Full-Mission Submarine Simulators from Israel," the Defence News said.
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