What is the estimated worth of the upgrade project for the Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet?

●     Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), with support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will be involved in the Rs 60,000 crore worth upgrade of the Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet. ●     The project, approved by the defence ministry, aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems. ●     The project is divided into two phases, with the first focusing on installing new avionics and radars, while the second phase concentrates on flight control systems. Indigenous systems will replace several Russian-origin components, reflecting India's push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Learn Along: About DRDO Formed: 1958                                           Chairman: Dr Samir V Kamat                             Headquarters: New Delhi